Public Lands Facts

In all modern states, some land is held by central or local governments. This is called public land. The system of tenure of public land, and the terminology used, varies between countries. The following examples illustrate some of the range.

Commonwealth countries

In several Commonwealth countries such as Australia, New Zealand and Canada, public lands are referred to as Crown lands. Recent proposals to sell Crown lands have been highly controversial.

France

In France, public land (French: domaine public) may he held by communes, départements, or the central State.

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Salazar details plans to generate renewable energy on public lands - Northern Colorado Business Report
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Salazar details plans to generate renewable energy on public lands

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As part of the visit Salazar detailed Interior's plans to use publicly owned land to generate renewable energy. The agency is currently studying 1000 square ...

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The maps are timely since Interior Secretary Ken Salazar is putting together a federal task force to investigate which public lands could be used for ...



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DNA-like technique may help nab fossil thieves - The Associated Press
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Many are responsible for patrolling millions of acres of public land where dinosaur quarries are remote and the odds of catching someone in the act are ...



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Report: Public lands see increase of OHV use : KOHM FM
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Report: . Public lands. see increase of OHV use. July 31, 2009. albuquerque, N.M. (AP) - Off-highway vehicle use on federal . lands. has increased over the last five years, and the U.S. Government Accountability Office says . land. managers have ...

Information: Public land information - Right to Information
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Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:37:24 GM

Hi This is Chezh(Iyan) from Chennai. In my area (Alandur, Chennai) the Co-operative Society . land. meant for park and social activity was sold by influence of local people to 3 people of the same area.

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In a major victory for environmentalis​ts and forest lovers alike, The Omnibus . Public Lands. Management Act of 2009 has passed and is awaiting Obama's signature. The act expands wilderness protection to nine states in total including ...

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