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Mule deer peeks around a tree in a previously prescribed burn treated area.

Prescribed burns restore vital habitat in the High Desert District

The Bureau of Land Management’s High Desert District recently completed two spring prescribed burns aimed at improving wildlife habitat and reducing hazardous fuels across southwest Wyoming. Spanning approximately 182 acres, the burns were conducted in the Kemmerer and Pinedale field offices, with about 62 acres treated near Rock Tunp and 120 acres on Deadline Ridge.
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A person wearing sunglasses and hardhat takes a selfie in a forest with an excavator digging fireline behind him.

Rance Neighbors recognized for excellence in fire leadership

The BLM's Assistant Fire Management Officer (Fuels) for the Wind River/Bighorn Basin District was recently recognized for demonstrating excellence in fire leadership.
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A person stands looking up at 30-foot metal poles with weather vanes on the top supported by tripod legs.

Who runs the BLM’s remote automatic weather stations?

Remote automatic weather stations (RAWS) are a vital tool for understanding weather on public lands, especially during fires and incidents.
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Nick Howell and Shawn Peterson of Color Paria Fuels Team stand with members of the Wildland Fire Mitigation Award Committee.

BLM Utah’s Color Country and Paria River Districts recognized with Wildfire Mitigation Award

In a notable recognition of their significant contributions to wildfire risk reduction, the Bureau of Land Management's Color Country and Paria River Districts Fuels Team (CPD Fuels Team) in southw

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Meet the BLM National Seed Warehouse System!

The BLM National Seed Warehouse System (NSWS) purchases, processes, and fills field orders for two to three million pounds of seed annually to BLM offices nationwide, providing hundreds of varieties of seed.
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Are you a good neighbor? BLM sure is! Learn about our Good Neighbor Authority and how it helps communities along the front range

With over 668,000 acres of public lands to manage, BLM Colorado Rocky Mountain District prioritizes fuels treatments in the San Luis Valley and Royal Gorge areas.
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