Fractionation refers to the division of land ownership among multiple heirs, resulting in increasingly small and fragmented parcels of land. This process began during the allotment period and continues to impact Native American land tenure today. As families inherit land, each generation further divides it, leading to a situation where many tribal members hold minimal interests, complicating decision-making and management of the land.
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