That's what many ranchers and sympathizers opposing federal control of public lands in the West concluded after the armed occupation of a national wildlife refuge in Oregon. (sandiegouniontribune.com)
If Latin gets preferential treatment, City Hall essentially will be, yes, giving control of public land to a private user. (articles.chicagotribune.com)
With a right - wing movement to wrestle control of public lands from the federal government gaining momentum, Zinke's rhetoric offered conservationists some measure of comfort. (scientificamerican.com)