Why have conservative economists joined environmentalists in criticizing the management of federal rangelands?
A)Both groups agree that to preserve ecosystem services grazing must be stopped on these lands.
B)Both groups agree that overgrazing is costing too much and want grazing fees increased to cover costs of maintaining herds on public lands.
C)Both groups agree that federal rangelands should be planted with trees, as forests are a more valuable resource.
D)Both groups agree that irrigation is the best way to reverse desertification in rangelands and want to install irrigation systems at taxpayer expense.

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Both conservative economists and environmentalists criticize the management of federal rangelands due to the high costs associated with overgrazing. They advocate for increasing grazing fees to adequately cover the expenses involved in maintaining herds on public lands.

Why Have Conservative Economists Joined Environmentalists in Criticizing the Management