Extension of Withdrawal of Wisdom Administrative Site
This Public Land Order extends the duration of the withdrawal created by PLO No. 6560, as extended by PLO No. 7610, which would otherwise expire August 5, 2024, for an additional 20-year period. PLO No. 6560 withdrew 59.99 acres of public domain land outside the exterior boundary of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest from settlement, sale, location, or entry, under the general land laws, including the mining laws, subject to valid existing rights, and transferred administrative jurisdiction to the United States Forest Service for use as the Wisdom Administrative Site.
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.