Carson City District
| Contacts: | Lisa Ross | , 775-885-6107 | , lross@blm.gov |
BLM to Begin Aerial Seeding in the Pine Nut Mountains
Carson City, Nev. -- The Bureau of Land Management Carson City District, in coordination with the Western Nevada Agency of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Nevada Department of Wildlife, and Nevada Division of Forestry are scheduled to begin aerial seeding on Jan. 14, in portions of the Topaz Ranch Estate (TRE), Spring, Preacher, and Como fire areas in the Pine Nut Mountains, and the Gilbert Fire in the Clan Alpine Range. The seeding is scheduled to be complete by Feb. 2.
The seed mixes are a combination of perennial grasses, forbs, and shrubs chosen to establish quickly, prevent cheatgrass dominance, reduce soil erosion, and enhance sage grouse habitat.
Persons wishing to recreate in the affected areas should be aware that there will be low flying aircraft operating in the burned areas during this timeframe. Additionally, the TRE and Preacher fires have been closed to firewood cutting and OHV use is restricted to existing roads and trails.
For more information please call the Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District Office at 775-885-6000.
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.
Carson City District 5665 Morgan Mill Road Carson City, NV 89701