I don't see how this topic relates to anything remotely scientific. This is a social issue. BLM lands have been property of the federal government since the west was settled. I am appalled at the use of fire to burn off the grazing land at this time of year, but the fact is that the ranchers have not fulfilled their part of the bargain and have over-grazed the land to the point that native wildlife can't be sustained. I think if you dig deep enough you'll find that there is another side to this besides the weeping-heart ranchers.


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