Federal Land
/ˈfɛdərəl lænd/
Definitions
- (n.) Land owned and managed by the federal government, often subject to specific statutes governing its use and disposition.
The agency manages federal land to balance conservation and resource extraction.
Forms
- federal land
- federal lands
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Commentary
Federal land typically includes national parks, forests, and other government-held areas, regulated distinctly from state or private lands.
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