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BLM Eases Seasonal Fire Restrictions in Ukiah, California

UKIAH, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management, in coordination with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, has eased fire restrictions, effective Friday, Nov. 6, on public lands managed by the Ukiah Field Office. Fire restrictions were initiated on June 5 to curb the wildfire risk. Recreational target shooting in designated areas and campfires are once again allowed on public lands with a valid campfire permit, unless otherwise posted.
California
A deer stands in high desert brush.

BLM Approves 304-Acre Forest Thinning Project to Reduce Wildfire Risk Near Adin

The Bureau of Land Management has approved a project to thin overgrown forest and reduce hazardous fuels on approximately 304 acres of public land, southwest of Adin, to help protect rural communities in northeastern California from wildfire.
California
A large high desert valley with low brush.

BLM Approves Post-Fire Restoration Plan for S-1 Vya Fire Area

The Bureau of Land Management has approved an emergency stabilization and burned area response plan for the S-1 Vya Fire area, authorizing efforts to repair fire-damaged fencing and restore vegetation on approximately 287 acres of public and private land within the fire perimeter.
California
A UTV at the top of a rocky ridge.

Celebrate OHV Safety Week at Indian Valley Management Area

The Bureau of Land Management Ukiah Field Office and partners invite the public to celebrate OHV Safety Week at the Indian Valley Management Area on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free, family-friendly event is open to everyone, and no registration is required.
California
Wildland firefighter monitoring a prescribed burn in a grassy oak woodland

BLM and USWFS Launch Prescribed Burn Season in Central California

The Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Wildland Fire Service will begin prescribed fire operations throughout Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Mariposa, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, and Yuba counties as weather, fuel, and air quality become favorable. Operations will start as early as Nov. 10 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 green camp ground and a creek.

BLM Eases Seasonal Fire Restrictions in the Mother Lode Field Office

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management, in coordination with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, has eased fire restrictions, effective Thursday, Oct. 29, on public lands managed by the Mother Lode Field Office. Fire restrictions were initiated on May 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
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
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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
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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.

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