On the recordFebruary 25, 2013
State trust lands were set aside to fund education. National forest lands were set aside to protect watersheds and are required to be managed for many uses, including timber.
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congress.govState trust lands were set aside to fund education. National forest lands were set aside to protect watersheds and are required to be managed for many uses, including timber.
Grijalva highlights the distinct purposes of state trust and national forest lands.
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