Table 1 Comparison of population, public lands, and State Trust Land policies in Cimarron County, OK, and Union County, NM
From: Land tenure and landscape change: a comparison of public-private lands in the southern High Plains
| Â | Cimarron County, OK | Union County, NM |
|---|---|---|
Households (n) | ||
 Population (2014) | 2294 | 4297 |
 Households (2014) | 1575 | 2301 |
Public lands (ha/%) | ||
 Total area | 96,815 | 176,763 |
 State Trust Lands | (20 %) | (18 %) |
 Total area | 1055 | 128 |
 State parks | (>1 %) | (>1 %) |
 Total area | 6019 | 23,686 |
 Federal lands | (1 %) | (2 %) |
State Lands policy | ||
 Lease/term | Less than 5 years | 5 years or more |
 Preference rights | No | Yes, if secured properly by lessee |
 Open bidding | Yes | Generally, no. Preference rights given if secured by lessee; otherwise, lessee gets to match any competitive bids |
 Sustainability incentives offered | No | Yes, reduced rents (up to 25 % off) |
 Fees reduced during drought | No | Yes, considered by application |