The Grand Canyon Institute recently estimated that if the state of Arizona took over forest service and Bureau of Land Management property, the state would lose $800 million in federal monies, which the state general fund would need to backfill.

The report also questions the value of selling off these lands,

The study was the focus of a an article in the Arizona Republic in advance of Arizona Public Lands Day. Research Director Dave Wells will also appear on National Public Radio affiliate KJZZ’s The Show which airs at 9 a.m. on weekdays on Tuesday, April 14.