Public Input & Actions

BLM approves Granite Seed request of a permit for manual collection of 10,000 lbs. of Wyoming Big Sagebrush seed within a 23,040-acre area of BLM-administered surface lands located within the Cedar City Field Office.

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.

The BLM today signed the decision record for the expansion and interconnection of the Robinson Summit Substation in White Pine County, finding no significant environmental impact to moving forward with the Project.

BLM proposes installing simple wood and rock structures to restore stream function, reduce erosion, and improve habitat in the Upper Bear River watershed.

The Bureau of Land Management High Desert District may conduct prescribed burns this fall and winter on lands managed by the Rock Springs field office, in coordination with associated partners.

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.

The Bureau of Land Management has rescinded its seasonal fire restrictions order for public lands managed by BLM in central California.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.

BLM’s High Desert District may conduct prescribed burns this fall and winter on lands managed by the Rawlins Field Office and partners only if fuel moisture, snow and weather meet strict conditions.

The Bureau of Land Management Wind River Bighorn Basin District tentatively plans to burn slash piles within the Cody, Lander and Worland field office areas this fall and winter.

The Bureau of Land Management has begun winter season operating hours for the Paria River District’s visitor centers and contact station, effective until mid-March.

For many families, venturing out onto public lands to cut a Christmas tree is an annual holiday tradition! Families can cut Christmas trees on BLM and Forest Service lands using a permit from either agency.