Public Lands Under Siege: The Alarming Trend of Sales and Its Impact on Outdoor Enthusiasts The United States has seen a significant surge in public land sales in recent years, sparking concerns about access for outdoor recreation.
Since the early 2000s, over 20 million acres have been sold or transferred to private entities at an unprecedented rate of 100,000 to 150,000 acres per year.
Understanding the Trend of Public Land Sales Public land sales are not new, but their current pace and scale are unprecedented.