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California, Central California DO
Fire fighters tend to a controlled burn.

BLM and USWFS Launch Prescribed Burn Season in South Central California

The Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Wildland Fire Service will begin prescribed fire operations throughout eastern Fresno, western Kern, Kings, Madera, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare and Ventura counties as weather, fuel, and air quality become favorable. Operations will start as early as Oct. 28 and will continue throughout the fall and winter. These treatments are carefully planned to reduce hazardous fuels, protect nearby communities, and restore native ecosystems. Information about specific upcoming and active burns is available online.
California
A snow peaked summit and a large rock.

BLM Eases Seasonal Fire Restrictions in the Eastern Sierra

The Bureau of Land Management, in coordination with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, has eased fire restrictions, effective Monday, Oct. 26, on public lands managed by the Bishop Field Office. Fire restrictions were initiated on June 22 to curb the wildfire risk. Recreational target shooting and campfires are once again allowed on public lands with a valid campfire permit, unless otherwise posted.
California, Central California DO
rolling grass hills at sunrise.

BLM Eases Seasonal Fire Restrictions in Central California

The Bureau of Land Management, in coordination with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, has eased fire restrictions, effective Monday Oct. 26, on public lands managed by the Bakersfield and Central Coast field offices. Fire restrictions were initiated on May 15 to curb the wildfire risk. Recreational target shooting and campfires are once again allowed on public lands with a valid campfire permit, unless otherwise posted.
California
A picnic table and fire pit at a campground in a forest.

BLM Eases Seasonal Fire Restrictions in NE California, NW Nevada

SUSANVILLE, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management, in coordination with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, has eased fire restrictions, effective Thursday, Oct. 15, on public lands managed by the Applegate and Eagle Lake field offices. Fire restrictions were initiated on July 15 to curb the wildfire risk. Recreational target shooting and campfires are once again allowed on public lands with a valid campfire permit, unless otherwise posted.
California, Northern California DO
Wildland firefighter monitoring a prescribed burn in a grassy oak woodland

BLM and USWFS Launch Prescribed Burn Season in Northern California

The BLM and the USWFS will begin prescribed fire operations throughout Del Norte, Humboldt, Trinity, and Mendocino counties as weather, fuel, and air quality become favorable. Operations will start as early as Oct. 19.
California, Arcata FO
The ancient forests of the Yuki Wilderness.

BLM Arcata Field Office Ease Seasonal Fire Restrictions

The BLM, in coordination with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, has eased fire restrictions, effective Tuesday, Oct. 13, on public lands managed by the Arcata Field Office.
California
A low controlled burn between large oak trees.

BLM and USWFS Launch Prescribed Burn Season in Northwest California

REDDING, Calif. — The Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Wildland Fire Service will begin prescribed fire operations throughout Shasta, Tehama, Trinity and Butte counties as weather, fuel, and air quality become favorable. Operations will start as early as Oct. 12 and will continue throughout the fall and winter. These treatments are carefully planned to reduce hazardous fuels, protect nearby communities, and restore native ecosystems. Information about specific upcoming and active burns is available online.
California
A lake in the mountains surrounded by pine and fir trees.

BLM Redding Field Office Ease Seasonal Fire Restrictions

The Bureau of Land Management, in coordination with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, has eased fire restrictions, effective Thursday, Oct. 1, on public lands managed by the Redding Field Office. Fire restrictions were initiated on June 24 to curb the wildfire risk. Recreational target shooting and campfires are once again allowed on public lands with a valid campfire permit, unless otherwise posted.
California
A fire burns in high country brush

BLM Plans Prescribed Burns in Lassen County to Reduce Wildfire Risk

To reduce the risk of wildfire and help protect communities, the Bureau of Land Management, in coordination with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, plans to conduct multiple prescribed fire operations on BLM-managed public lands in Lassen County starting as early as Oct.1.
California
A fire burns in the dry high desert landscape.

BLM Plans Prescribed Burns in NE California, NW Nevada, to Reduce Wildfire Risk

To reduce the risk of wildfire and help protect communities, the Bureau of Land Management, in coordination with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, plans to conduct multiple prescribed burns to reduce hazardous fuels on BLM-managed public lands in northeastern California and northwestern Nevada starting as early as October 1.
California
Off Highway Vehicles on a ocean beach.

Celebrate National Public Lands Day at the Second Annual Poker Run at Samoa Dunes Recreation Area

The Bureau of Land Management Arcata Field Office, in partnership with Emerald Triangle Off Road, invites the public to celebrate National Public Lands Day at the Second Annual Poker Run on Saturday, September 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Samoa Dunes Recreation Area as part of the Great American Expedition. This free, family-friendly event is open to everyone, and no registration is required.

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