Federal Land Mismanagement Leads to Increased Private Burdens and Ecological Damage (3/8/23) | Congresswoman Harriet Hageman
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Federal Land Mismanagement Leads to Increased Private Burdens and Ecological Damage (3/8/23)

March 8, 2023

48% of Wyoming land is owned by the federal government. A map of Wyoming land ownership more closely resembles a massive chess board than a workable land apportionment strategy that fosters economic growth. Even just driving across public land to get to property you own can trigger bureaucratic red tape.

We must also address former President Clinton's "Roadless Rule" which has led to dozens of wildfires and catastrophic pine beetle infestations throughout the West.