Public land management is the management and administration of lands owned by governments at various levels, including national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and other protected areas. This encompasses a wide range of activities, such as conservation, resource extraction, recreation, and land use planning. The goal of public land management is to balance the conservation of natural resources and ecosystems with the needs of the public for recreation, economic development, and other uses. Key issues in public land management include biodiversity conservation, sustainable resource management, public access and recreation, and stakeholder engagement.