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Definition: Federal land refers to land owned by the United States government. It includes all immovable and indestructible three-dimensional areas consisting of a portion of the earth's surface, the space above and below the surface, and everything growing on or permanently affixed to it. Federal lands are classified as public lands or acquired federal lands, depending on how the land was obtained.
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These examples illustrate how federal land can be owned and used by the government for various purposes, such as conservation, recreation, and national defense.