Public Input & Actions

BLM publishes proposed and final rules in the Federal Register and carries out environmental reviews in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. Announcing and explaining bureau plans and proposals and providing the public an opportunity to comment on proposed actions is an important part of informed management. We encourage citizens to make their voices heard on the issues that are important to them.
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The BLM offers online Christmas tree cutting permits

The Bureau of Land Management is offering personal use Christmas tree cutting permits online, from now until Dec. 24. The permits allow the public to harvest up to five Christmas trees on designated BLM-managed public lands near Benton and Bridgeport in Mono County.
California
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BLM lifts seasonal fire and target shooting restrictions in southern California

The Bureau of Land Management has lifted seasonal fire restrictions on BLM-managed public lands in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Imperial, southern Inyo, eastern Mono, San Diego, and eastern Kern counties, effective October 30.
California, Bakersfield FO
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BLM to conduct prescribed fire in Kern County for wildfire prevention

The Bureau of Land Management plans to conduct prescribed fire operations when conditions allow this fall and winter in areas of the Keysville Recreation Area and Walker Pass Campgrounds, near Lake Isabella and Canebrake in Kern County. Prescribed burning helps to reduce hazardous fuels, moderate the potential negative effects of wildland fire, and increase firefighter and public safety. Burning may continue through mid-March depending on weather conditions. Pile-burn operations will only be conducted when weather and fuel moistures allow for safe and successful burning.
California
Burning piles of brush on the side of the road.

BLM to conduct prescribed fire at Bodie Hills for wildfire prevention

BISHOP, Calif. — The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office plans to conduct prescribed fire operations when conditions allow this fall and winter in areas of the Bodie Hills, northeast of Lee Vining, in Mono County. Prescribed burning helps to reduce hazardous fuels, moderate the potential negative effects of wildland fire, and increase firefighter and public safety. Burning may continue through mid-March depending on weather conditions. Pile-burn operations will only be conducted when weather and fuel moistures allow for safe and successful burning.
California
Yellow winter brush with a lake and snow covered mountain range in the background.

BLM lifts seasonal fire restrictions in central California

The Bureau of Land Management has rescinded its seasonal fire restrictions order for public lands managed by BLM in central California. With this change, visitors can resume certain activities like campfires outside of designated recreation sites. However, a valid California Campfire Permit, available at www.readyforwildfire.org, or at any BLM, Forest Service or Cal Fire office, is still required for campfires and portable stoves.
California
A aerial shot of an open pit mine in the desert.

BLM seeks input on proposed gold and silver mine expansion in California

The BLM is seeking public comment on a proposed expansion of the Castle Mountain gold and silver mine near Nipton in San Bernardino County.
Northern California DO
BLM fire crews from the Eagle Lake Field Office will conduct several prescribed fires to reduce hazardous fuels and improve wildlife habitat near Eagle Lake in Lassen County. These projects will be implemented when weather permits and safe to do so.

BLM plans prescribed burns near Eagle Lake

Fire crews from the Bureau of Land Management Eagle Lake Field Office will conduct prescribed burns to reduce hazardous fuels north of Eagle Lake in Lassen County, starting as early as October 1.
California, Applegate FO, Arcata FO, Eagle Lake FO, Redding FO
A rustic wooden picnic table with benches sits in a forest campsite, next to a red bucket labeled “Soak & Stir Your Fire” and a stone-ringed metal fire pit. The area is surrounded by tall trees and lush green ferns, with fallen leaves scattered on the ground.

BLM lifts seasonal fire restrictions in northern California and northwest Nevada

The BLM has rescinded its seasonal fire restrictions order for public lands managed in northern CA and northwest Nevada by the Arcata, Eagle Lake, and Applegate field offices, effective Oct. 1. The Redding Field Office will also rescind its fire restrictions, with that order taking effect on Oct. 6.
California, California Desert DO
A white wooden claim marker stands upright in a desert landscape, surrounded by dry grasses, rocks, and scattered shrubs.

BLM approves Mesa Gold mining plan in Kern County

The Bureau of Land Management has approved the small-scale Mesa Gold prospecting operation on five public acres in the El Paso Mountains of Kern County.
California
brown horse running through the desert shrubs

BLM to gather wild horses and burros at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake

The Bureau of Land Management will conduct a wild horse and burro gather of up to 270 animals in the Centennial Herd Management Area (HMA) in San Bernardino and Inyo counties, beginning on Saturday, October 4.
Applegate FO
Piles of brush burning in the high desert with snow.

BLM plans prescribed burns in NE California, NW Nevada, to prevent wildfire risk

ALTURAS, Calif. – Fire crews from the Bureau of Land Management Applegate Field Office will conduct prescribed burns to reduce hazardous fuels near the community of Cassel in Shasta County, starting as early as October xx. The carefully managed broadcast burns will be conducted on 120 acres of BLM-managed public lands west of the Cassel community and will be implemented when weather and fire activity permits. Smoke may be visible throughout the Burney Basin, and to motorists on State Routes 299 and 89.

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