Grazing in the Shadows: Public Lands, Private Profits The Trump administration's push to rewrite rules governing ranching on public lands has raised concerns about transparency and accountability.
The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) proposed overhaul would expand grazing permits while severely limiting public participation in decision making.
One BLM employee, who spoke anonymously due to reprisal fears, noted that the agency is "clearly trying to reduce involvement of anyone other than ranchers.