### Question
Can you define what multiple use means?


### Answer
**Multiple use** is defined as the following 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**

