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Spotlight
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All available saddle-trained wild horses were adopted at the first virtual event hosted by the Bureau of Land Management and the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center (R3C) in Elk Grove. The event was held via Zoom on November 19. All eight wild horses were trained by inmates through a partnership between Bureau of Land Management and the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office.
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Fire crews from the Bureau of Land Management are planning a prescribed burning project for Wednesday, Dec. 2, in the Sacramento River Bend Outstanding Natural Area north of Red Bluff in Tehama County. Burning will take place only if weather conditions allow for safe and successful burning.
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Today, the Bureau of Land Management released the final programmatic environmental impact statement for fuels reduction and rangeland restoration in the Great Basin. This programmatic environmental impact statement (PEIS) is intended to further efforts to conserve and restore sagebrush communities within a 223 million-acre area that includes portions of Idaho, Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada and Utah.
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Effective today, the Bureau of Land Management Ukiah Field Office has reopened portions of the Knoxville Management Area within the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument in Napa and Lake counties. The area was initially closed as a public safety measure on Aug. 19 while suppression activity was ongoing for the LNU Lightning Complex Fire. The fire consumed 363,220 acres and is contained as of Oct. 2.
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With cooler temperatures and measurable precipitation, effective today the Bureau of Land Management has eased fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Ukiah Field Office in Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, Sonoma and Yolo counties. Fire restrictions were originally initiated on Jun. 25 to curb the threat of wildfire.
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The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office is now offering personal-use Christmas tree cutting permits for designated cutting areas on public lands near Benton and Bridgeport in Mono County, through Dec. 23. This year permits may be purchased online to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission and to be consistent with local, state and agency guidance.
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With the Thanksgiving holiday weekend approaching, California State Parks, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) advise outdoor enthusiasts to recreate responsibly by being prepared, flexible and respectful when venturing into the outdoors.
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The Bureau of Land Management has lifted the temporary emergency closure at the Fort Sage Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area near Doyle, Calif., following full containment of the Laura 2 Fire.
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Plan your next camping, riding, hiking, climbing, shooting and fishing adventure on BLM managed land. Search by state and activity or browse an interactive map.
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The BLM provides opportunities to hunt and engage in shooting sports activities in a safe and environmentally sound manner that promote marksmanship, public safety, hunter education, competition, and lawful hunting.
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BLM managed lands offer numerous opportunities for camping under the stars ranging from staying in an RV at a highly developed campground to simply throwing a sleeping bag on the ground in the backcountry. No matter what type of experience you are looking for, you can find it on BLM lands.
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Find out more about the process and incentives for adopting a wild horse and burro.
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The recreation pass series collectively known as the America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass provides access to Federal lands and waters across the country.
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The BLM is a leader in the management of wildland fire and carries out a broad range of actions to protect the public, natural landscapes, wildlife habitat, recreation areas, and other resources.
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