Interagency
| Contacts: | Ann Boucher | |||
| 406-896-5255 |
Most Fire Restrictions Lifted in South Central Montana
Fire restrictions in south central Montana will be lifted as of October 26 with one exception. Private land in Treasure County remains under Stage I restrictions. Status updates will be posted at http://firerestrictions.us/.
Some counties may require a permit for agricultural or any type of open burning. Contact your local fire department or sheriff’s office for more information and to obtain any necessary permits.
Despite the recent precipitation, hunters and other recreationists are reminded to take care not to spark any unwanted fires. Anyone who causes a wildland fire intentionally or through negligence will be held accountable for damage and suppression costs.
In burned areas, also be aware of loose soils and the potential for fire-weakened trees to fall.
Go to http://firerestrictions.us/ for more details and information on other area fire restrictions.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land, the most of any Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2011, recreational and other activities on BLM-managed land contributed more than $130 billion to the U.S. economy and supported more than 600,000 American jobs. The Bureau is also one of a handful of agencies that collects more revenue than it spends. In FY 2012, nearly $5.7 billion will be generated on lands managed by the BLM, which operates on a $1.1 billion budget. The BLM's multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The Bureau accomplishes this by managing such activities as outdoor recreation, livestock grazing, mineral development, and energy production, and by conserving natural, historical, cultural, and other resources on public lands.