The State ought to now starting taking the “Federal” lands within their borders. The Fed’s hold the land in trust with the ultimate disposal of the land to the each State. Time to take action.
“The State ought to now starting taking the “Federal” lands within their borders. The Fed’s hold the land in trust with the ultimate disposal of the land to the each State. Time to take action.”
Take a look at the percentage of the land within the “western states” that “belongs” to the Federal Government. Back when these state were admitted to the Union, the Feds “ransomed” their admission by taking possession of large percentages of their land. Take Nevada, where, if my memory serves me correctly, the Feds “own” more than 80% of the land.
Have a look at this listing: http://www.nrcm.org/documents/publiclandownership.pdf