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Knowledge of ‘heirs properties’ issues help families keep, sustain land

A picture of a dark looking cabin nestled deep in a forested area.
There are many hurdles to managing forests located on heirs’ property. Heirs’ property seems to disproportionately affect African Americans but is also found in Appalachia, Hispanic communities along the U.S.-Mexico border, and Native American communities. (USDA Forest Service photo by Sarah Farmer)…
sustain, #Science, private lands, research
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