The United States Supreme Court has upheld the broad powers of the federal government to deal with federal lands, … See more

The Land Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 provided for the survey and settlement of the lands that the original Thirteen Colonies ceded to the federal government after the American Revolution. … See more

The four primary federal land holders are:
• Department of the Interior
• Department of Agriculture
The fifth largest federal landowner is the United Stat… See more

Federal land is concentrated in the Western United States. Nationwide, the federal government owns 27.4% of all land area. There are significant variations regionally; the federal government owns 61.3% of the land area i… See more

• Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act
• Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act
• Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. § 1531 et seq.)… See more

In the United States, acquired lands refer to a category of public lands under federal management that were obtained by the federal government through purchase, condemnation, gift, or exchange. See more

In the United States, federal lands are often used for environmental conservation. The administration of Joe Biden turned into protected areas 12.5 million acres in 2023 alone. See more