That's one ranch bought in Arizona this year, and with Zinke's help, another was obtained in New Mexico. Can't help but wonder what other private land acquisitions have occurred during Trump's first year in office.
Friday, October 13, 2017
BLM purchases ranch in Arizona
The sale of a 600-acre ranch to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will open public access to 32,600 acres in and around Arizona’s Coronado National Forest.
The sale, announced last month, represents a collaboration of the BLM, the Trust for Public Lands, the Arizona Game and Fish Department, and the South Eastern Arizona Sportsman Club.
Coronado National Forest is popular for “soaring mountains, deep canyons, and the unique plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert” according to the U.S. Forest Service. Activities include hiking, camping, birding, hunting, and more.
According to the BLM release, the acquisition opens two parcels of land and will “increase access for hunters, hikers, and backpackers to the Santa Teresa Wilderness Area.”
Previously, the 32,600 acres were blocked by private land. This sale allows public entry...more
That's one ranch bought in Arizona this year, and with Zinke's help, another was obtained in New Mexico. Can't help but wonder what other private land acquisitions have occurred during Trump's first year in office.
That's one ranch bought in Arizona this year, and with Zinke's help, another was obtained in New Mexico. Can't help but wonder what other private land acquisitions have occurred during Trump's first year in office.
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Mixed blessing. I don't particulary care for more federal lands, buying up peoples hard earned private property, forever off the market.
I hate land-locked public lands.
On the other hand the eco extremists, anti hunting, anti grazing, non use clans won't get it.
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