### Question
What is the definition of multiple use?


### Answer
The definition of **multiple use** is as follows in *43 U.S.C. § 1702*:

> the management of the public lands and their various resource values so that they are utilized in the combination that will best meet the present and future needs of the American people

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 1702*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

