Weeds and Invasives
Various shrub species can be seen in this high desert region of public lands managed by the Eagle Lake Field Office.

Tackling invasive plants: a unified approach in the California High Desert

BLM natural resource specialists in northeast California are rising to the challenge of combating the spread of invasive plants across the high-desert rangelands. Through dedicated “boots on the ground” field work, strengthened partnerships, and innovative strategies, these specialists are making significant strides in preserving ecosystems on our public lands.
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Group of young volunteers posing outdoors with collected plants and yard waste on a sunny day.

Students remove 300 pounds of invasive plants at Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area

Partnership with the Jupiter Environmental Research and Field Studies Academy (JERFSA) at Jupiter High School, helps combat persistent invasive species at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area in Jupiter, Florida.
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Collage image showing the grassy area next to a chain-link fence before and after the snake plant was removed

Defending public lands: Combating invasive species in BLM Eastern States

Across the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern States region, non-native plants and animals are spreading rapidly, displacing native species and disrupting healthy ecosystems, and even local economies.
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Three people are crouched by a pickup truck, displaying a row of captured iguanas on the bed, surrounded by greenery.

Cold Snap Provides Critical Opportunity for Invasive Species Management at Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse ONA

While these temperatures posed a challenge for local flora and fauna, they also provided a strategic window for BLM to address the persistent issue of on-site invasive Green Iguanas (Iguana iguana).
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Volunteers remove invasive understory from a cottonwood forest

Tackling fire fuels with friends

Massive floods along Moab’s many creeks caused havoc last summer; densely foliated floodplains captured and held debris, preventing water from escaping to the Colorado River. Enter a fire fuels and flood mitigation team!
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The team highlights tools they use to accomplish the tamarisk removal while keeping themselves and their co-workers safe. Their gloved hands hold chainsaws, folding saws, and lobbers.

Fueling restoration: BLM Utah's mission to reclaim Westwater Canyon

In Utah's Canyon Country District, a team led by the Bureau of Land Management's Fuels Program embarked on a four-day mission along the Colorado River to help restore a riparian ecosystem.  Th

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