The government pleases environmental activists by preserving public lands but also pleases ranchers by allowing them to rent public lands for grazing purposes.

This situation is an example of a compromise or balancing of interests. The government is trying to satisfy two opposing groups: environmental activists who want to preserve public lands and ranchers who need land for grazing.

By preserving public lands while also allowing limited grazing, the government seeks to address the concerns of both parties, even though each group might not get everything it desires.

This reflects the tradeoff between environmental conservation and economic use of natural resources.