Iowa may be known for its fields of corn and soybeans, but this fertile landscape also supports a surprising number of trees. Iowa has approximately 2.85 m
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Proposed legislation would require the state to prioritize maintenance of current publicly-owned lands over the acquisition of new lands. Iowa ranks near the bottom of the list of U.S. states for its share of publicly-owned land. About 3 percent of the state is public land.