Federal Government Owns Almost Half of Western US

encourage – v. to make (someone) more likely to do something

park – n. a large area of public land kept in its natural state to protect plants and animals

recreation – n. something people do to relax or have fun; activities done for enjoyment

graze – v. to eat grass or other plants that are growing in a field or pasture

log – v. to cut down trees in an area for wood