There are several federal agencies involved in managing land resources in the United States, primarily focusing on different aspects of land management, such as conservation, forestry, agriculture, and environmental protection. The main agencies include:
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
- U.S. Forest Service (USFS)
- National Park Service (NPS)
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
- Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
- Department of Defense (DoD) - manages military lands
- Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) - involved in land and water resource management in the Tennessee Valley
While several other agencies may also have an indirect role in land management, the primary agencies listed here are the main ones directly responsible for managing land resources.
Based on your options, the closest answer would be 6.