CHAPTER.13- THE EMPTY INTERIOR

The Empty Interior is home to numerous national parks, which are the best know use of the vast governmental land resource. The Bureau of Land Management holds the largest share and the U.S Forest Service is the second largest U.S. federal land holder. The U.S Forest Service is in charge of the Angeles National Forest in the Los Angeles area. This forest contains over 1000 square miles of open space to the residents and visitors of L.A. With a land area of 655,387 acres and 697 miles of trails, the forest offers natural scenery and numerous recreational activities. The forest is located north of Los Angeles in the San Gabriel mountains.

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