David Thomas: “Public lands, of course, are very important to those of us in the…”

On the recordJanuary 31, 2000

Public lands, of course, are very important to those of us in the West. As was pointed out, 1 out of every 4 acres in this country is owned by the public. My State of Wyoming is 50-percent owned by the Federal Government. Idaho is some 63-percent owned by the Federal Government. Nevada is 83-percent owned by the Federal Government. The management of these lands then, rightfully, is a public issue and one with which all of us need to be concerned. It would not be a surprise to know that some of the issues with regard to the management of those lands are seen differently by the people who live there and who have access to the lands as opposed to those who equally own them and live many miles away. The fact is it is a public issue and it deserves public input. There is a system that has been set up by the Congress and happens to be followed by everyone, except the administration, which allows for public input.

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David Thomas

New York

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Discussing the importance of public land management and the need for public input.

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David Thomas: “Public lands, of course, are very important to those of us in the West. As was pointed out, 1 out of every 4 acres in…”

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