Weiser Knoll Fire Recovery Spurs Temporary Closure of BLM Roads and Trails
LANDER, Wyo. — Effective immediately, all roads and trails on about 9,100 acres of BLM managed lands within the Weiser Knoll fire perimeter in Fremont County are temporarily closed to all motorized travel.
The closure is necessary to protect public safety, prevent further resource damage, support fire rehabilitation, reduce the spread of invasive species, and minimize disturbance to wildlife and habitat during recovery.
“We’re taking this step to ensure public safety and protect the land as it recovers from the fire,” said Ruth Miller, Lander Field Office Manager. “Restricting motorized access allows rehabilitation efforts to succeed and helps prevent further damage to soils, vegetation, and wildlife habitat."
The closure will remain in effect until rehabilitation objectives are met and public safety can be ensured. The closure order and map can be viewed online.
For more information, please contact the Lander Field Office at (307) 332-8400 or email [email protected].
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.