### Question
How does the law define public lands development roads and trails?


### Answer
Under *23 U.S.C. § 101*, **public lands development roads and trails** is defined as:

> those roads or trails which the Secretary of the Interior determines are of primary importance for the development, protection, administration, and utilization of public lands and resources under his control

#### Citation:
  - *23 U.S.C. § 101*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAYS**

