-"Hi, I have an old black walnut tree that for whatever reason I want/need removed. Since the value of the wood is higher than the cost of removing a tree, I'm

-"Hi, I have an old black walnut tree that for whatever reason I want/need removed. Since the value of the wood is higher than the cost of removing a tree, I'm taking bids for who to allow to do the job." +"That sounds like a good deal, how about $250?" -"Deal! When will you start cutting?" +"Oh, I'm not going to remove it! It's too beautiful, I'm just going to leave it be in your property" The government isn't trying to raise money by selling oil rights, it's trying to get someone to produce domestic oil by allowing access to federal lands.