Fort Ord Public Lands Area of Critical Environmental Concern
Come out and enjoy some of the last undeveloped natural wildlands on the Monterey Peninsula. Located on the former Fort Ord military base, here the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) protects and manages 35 species of rare plants and animals along with their native coastal habitats. Habitat preservation and conservation are primary missions for the Fort Ord Public Lands but there are also more than 86 miles of trails for the public to explore on foot, bike or horseback.
The BLM is working with several Community Partners to help this former military base become available for public use. The goal of the community-based Fort Ord Reuse Plan (1997) is to:
"Promote the best use of land through well planned and balanced development which ensures educational and economic opportunities as well as environmental protection."
In order to help Fort Ord change from military to public use, the BLM will manage it's portion of the base to protect rare habitat in such a way that compensates for the loss of habitat on portions of Fort Ord that will be (or have been) developed. BLM will work with surrounding communities to manage these public lands to also provide high quality, environmentally-sensitive recreational opportunities.
BROCHURE COVER
This "Beyond the Brochure" video feature highlights some of the recreation opportunities on the Fort Ord Public Lands -- with 86 miles of world class road and trail for hikers, bikers, and equestrians, including part of the Juan Batista de Anza National Historic Trail.
Fort Ord Public Lands Video - High Speed
Fort Ord Public Lands Video - Dial-up
Fort Ord Planting with Live Music Planned February 18
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar hosts Listening Session at Fort Ord
Eric Morgan, Project Manager
Bureau of Land Management
Fort Ord Public Lands Project Office
20 Hamilton Court
Hollister, CA 95023
Phone: (831) 394-8314
FAX: (831) 394-8346
