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Wildland firefighters conduct a prescribed burn on Animas City Mountain near Durango, Colo. in May, 2023.

An ounce of prevention

A prescribed burn averts a potential disaster outside of Durango, Colo.
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An excavator loads material into a large dump truck as another dump truck waits to be loaded.

BLM delivers on administration priorities

The Bureau of Land Management is making major strides in putting America’s public lands to work for the American people.
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A firefighter uses a drip torch in a tall grass field to conduct a prescribed burn.

BLM Fire and National Conservation Lands managers collaborate to meet shared goals

As the BLM manages the National Conservation Lands for the benefit of all Americans, one key to protecting and restoring these special places is fire prevention, suppression, and proactive fuels management.
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Cover Photo North Fork of the Mokelumne River at Tiger Creek Photo by Jesse Pluim DOI

Fuel break on BLM-managed land slows wildfire, saves homes in Amador County, California

A recent collaborative effort between the BLM California Mother Lode Field Office and its partners helped slow the Tiger Fire, ensuring public safety and saving homes in Amador County, California.
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A helicopter flies over a smoked filled forest in an orange sky.

More than a summer threat: Protecting public lands from fall fires

Cooler days don't end fire danger. In fall, dry grasses, leaves, and strong winds fuel fast moving fires; while hunting and camping add sparks. Prevention matters just as much now as in summer.
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a group of men and women posing in front of a white house holding framed documents

State of New Mexico officials honor BLM firefighters for Camp Fire response

State of New Mexico officials gave a big thank you to all the firefighters, including those from the BLM, who fought the Camp Fire from May 25 to June 10 and saved the fort’s main historic buildings from burning.
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