The country I chose is Mongolia, a large one with very low population density, sandwiched between Russia to the north and China to the south. It consists primarily of steppe, used primarily to graze animals for meat and dairy, but also includes the Gobi desert, mountains and forests.
Land may be owned outright by Mongolian citizens only. Rights include selling the land. All other land belongs to Mongolia.
Land may be possessed under license by citizens, companies, organizations and foreign entities with terms of 15 to 60 years with an option to extend for up to 40 years.
Land may be used under contract with land possessors and owners. This type consists of pastureland, public tenure lands in urban settlements, land under roads, and land with water resources. It is interesting that pastureland cannot be owned and can be possessed only collectively. It represents approximately 75% of Mongolia – the ultimate Commons! Pastureland has been severely degraded due to over-grazing.
Land administration services is effected through the the Registration Office (RO) and its local offices in provinces and districts. The RO is also responsible for measurement and valuation of land. Land-related disputes are settled by provincial and district governors or by courts depending on the type and nature of the dispute. Mining is a growth industry and has contributed to the rising number of disputes over land and water resources.
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