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Public objects to large-scale public-land sales; Forest Service cites long-term leases and Small Tract Act authority
Summary
Residents and local officials in the meeting transcript urged federal officials not to sell public lands at scale, while a Forest Service staff member said the agency is exploring long-term leases and limited disposals to address housing shortages.
Residents and local officials in the meeting transcript urged federal officials not to sell public lands at scale, while a Forest Service staff member said the agency is exploring long-term leases and limited disposals to address housing shortages.
The disagreement emerged when Speaker 1, a commenter, said, "do not sell our public lands at scale," and added that county commissioners, town councils, mayors and residents have contacted the office to oppose large-scale sales. The commenter also warned that language about "rightsizing the federal estate" creates concern among many people.
Speaker 2, a Forest Service staff member,…
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