BLM MCFO to conduct road and trail inventories in multiple counties
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(MILES CITY, Mont.) – The BLM Miles City Field Office will be conducting inventories of roads and trails on BLM-administered lands in eight counties this year to improve its database of existing routes in Garfield, McCone, Richland, Roosevelt, Dawson, Wibaux, Fallon, Prairie, Carter, Big Horn, Treasure and Rosebud counties.
BLM contractors will conduct the inventory and record route lengths, widths, existing improvements such as culverts or gravel, overall conditions and the types of uses taking place on these routes.
This inventory is the first step to complete a comprehensive travel and transportation management plan for the lands that the Miles City Field Office administers as per BLM policy. This data will also be used to produce detailed maps and to improve the placement of signage for the public’s use.
After the inventory and evaluation, the BLM will start a public planning process to complete a comprehensive travel and transportation management plan of which the public will have the opportunity to participate and contribute information prior to any decisions being made. Public scoping, comment periods and meetings will be part of the process.
Affected landowners will be contacted by the BLM in advance to inform them of the presence of these contractors. If you are a landowner and have not been contacted, or if you would like more information on the comprehensive travel and transportation management process, call Irma Nansel at (406)233-2800.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.