[lastchance]

It may have to do with grazing rights. And it is taxpayers’ land. I am against taking land away that taxpayers have paid for and continue and pay for and putting it in the hands of a few. Now explore more use for the land and increasing its productivity is another matter. Good management should be a given. That can save taxpayers money without making them lose access to the benefits of the lands.

[Svartalfiar]

And it is taxpayers’ land. I am against taking land away that taxpayers have paid for and continue and pay for and putting it in the hands of a few.

How do you think most of the States came about? Fedgov purchased land, territories were formed, and at some point chunks thereof were admitted as a State. The only non-military, non-admin land FedGov should own is territories. All that forest should be given to the States and they can keep it as such, or have sales. The only restriction I would argue for is limiting/not allowing foreign purchases, and maybe prioritizing small purchases (up to, say, 100-acre parcels)