Most Public Rangelands Are in Poor Condition Due to

question 11

Multiple Choice

Most public rangelands are in poor condition due to

• A)excessive populations of wild ungulates.
• B)overcrowding of private livestock.
• C)too many publicly owned animals on public lands.
• D)excessive urban settlement in the West.
• E)the lack of water.

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