State, National, Regional, Forest,Wildlife refuge, ect.

[greennuggets7]

I've never clearly understood the difference in the labeling of public land. I have searched a bit for the differences of parks but still have some questions.
For example what is the difference of a regional, state and national park? Obviously fed. funds one and state the other, but how does this translate in who runs it exactly?
And my main question what are the differences more specifically in terms of management of forests, wild. refugees, parks?
I have confused myself a bit while writing this so hope you can put my questions together haha.

As always thanks for explanations

 

[Endur]

BLM land and Forest Service land...
There are major differences in BLM land and Forest Service land. The Forest Service considers the lands they manage are "theirs," rather than "ours." They also believe they have the right to make rules and regulations regarding lands within their boundaries which they effectively "own."

The BLM, on the other hand, considers BLM land as belonging to the people of the United States and manage it that way; it is "our" land. A few very small BLM land strips and small parcels are being released to the public, especially where pieces are surrounded by privately owned land. These land owners are the first to have this land offered to them. The BLM prefers not to sell these lands, but to swap for other lands that are more accessible to the public. Some people, however, may not want to swap or sell their strips to the BLM because of the federal tax situation in which it puts them.

The Forest Service believes in segregation of recreational activities--hikers from equestrians, equestrians from off-roaders, etc.

The BLM believes that lands under their purview should be managed with a multiple-use concept and available to recreational hikers, bikers, equestrians, off-roaders, and, yes, prospectors. (ME)

Under federal law, the Forest service has to have at least one access road to the land it "owns." The BLM is under no such restriction, which is fortunate as their budget would not support such a measure.


State parks/National parks...
State parks are managed by state governments, i.e. Montana, Virginia, or Florida. National parks are managed by the federal government, the United States. As such, they usually have somewhat different laws and policies that govern them and how people can use the parks.



U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/ National Wildlife Refuge System....
If you travel much in the wilder sections of our country, sooner or later you are likely to meet the sign of the flying goose-the emblem of the National Wildlife Refuges.

You may meet it by the side of a road crossing miles of flat prairie in the middle West, or in the hot deserts of the Southwest. You may meet it by some mountain lake, or as you push your boat through the winding salty creeks of a coastal marsh.

Wherever you meet this sign, respect it. It means that the land behind the sign has been dedicated by the American people to preserving, for themselves and their children, as much of our native wildlife as can be retained along with our modern civilization.

Wild creatures, like men, must have a place to live. As civilization creates cities, builds highways, and drains marshes, it takes away, little by little, the land that is suitable for wildlife. And as their space for living dwindles, the wildlife populations themselves decline. Refuges resist this trend by saving some areas from encroachment, and by preserving in them, or restoring where necessary, the conditions that wild things need in order to live.

This essay introduced the series, "Conservation in Action," a marvelously written collection of narratives about Refuges and the Refuge System. Rachel Carson was a scientist and chief editor for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service from 1939-1952.

Hope This Helps...
Endur

 

[D.S. Toker. MD]

I can help you greennuggets. If you plant in a national park, that means you do federal time when caught.

Wildlife refugee's often have hunters but are good places to grow. Be careful there because along with cultivating, you can be charged with some serious pollution charges.

In many states, laws have been passed that increase the penalties for cannabis production if its conducted on public property so check out your state laws before moving forward.

In all of these locations, its important to keep one thing in mind. The police, Dea or anyone else has open access to the property and can conduct any activity there without a warrant. If they want to set up camera's or other surviellance systems, they are free to do so without permission from anyone.

stay safe.