Announcements

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Colorado, Royal Gorge FO
To remove the leftover fuels after thinning treatments, wood is gathered into piles and then burned during parts of the year when accidental spread is least likely.

BLM plans seasonal pile burns

The Bureau of Land Management is preparing to conduct pile burns in seven locations within the Royal Gorge Field Office and in three locations within the San Luis Valley Field Office.
California
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BLM Mother Lode and Ukiah field offices ease seasonal fire restrictions

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management has eased fire restrictions, effective Monday Nov. 4, on public lands managed by the Mother Lode and Ukiah field offices. Fire restrictions were initiated on June 12 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.
Arizona, Arizona Strip DO
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Prescribed fire planned for public lands on the Arizona Strip

To decrease the risk of future wildfires and protect cultural and natural resources, the Arizona Strip District anticipates initiating prescribed fire treatments and pile burns this fall from November through January.
Wyoming, High Plains DO
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Trails Center to temporarily close mid-December for maintenance

The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper will temporarily close to the public beginning Dec. 16, 2024. The facility is expected to re-open in March 2025.

New Mexico
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BLM personal-use fuelwood permits available at various locations and online

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is selling fuelwood permits for personal use to the public. Fuelwood permits cost $5 - $20 per cord and are available in person at select locations and online.  
Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO
A prescribed fire pile burn on the Roseburg District

Prescribed Burning begins on BLM Managed Lands

The BLM will conduct prescribed burns in portions of Douglas County on BLM-administered lands beginning the week of October 28. The prescribed burns will continue as conditions permit through the Spring of 2025.
New Mexico, Farmington FO
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BLM Farmington Field Office plans prescribed pile burns near Cedar Hill and West Navajo

Beginning Nov. 1, 2024, and continuing through out the month, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to conduct prescribed pile burn operations in two locations in the Farmington Field Office.
Nevada, Winnemucca DO
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Firewood Permits Available at the Winnemucca District Office

With colder weather approaching, people may start thinking about gathering firewood. Firewood permits are required to gather firewood from public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the Winnemucca District
Arizona, Safford FO
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BLM announces availability of final vegetation management plan

The Bureau of Land Management announced its approval of a vegetation management plan that covers integrated vegetation management activities targeting landscape restoration for the majority of the Safford Field Office.
Nevada, Ely DO
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BLM Ely District selling Christmas tree-cutting permits

The Bureau of Land Management Ely District is making Christmas tree-cutting permits available to the public. Permits cost $5 each with a limit of 10 per purchaser.
Wyoming, High Plains DO
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BLM's Wheatland Corral improves rating in latest Animal Welfare Program review

The BLM Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program (CAWP) team recently released its latest evaluation of the BLM High Plains District’s Wheatland Off-Range Corral, giving the facility an impressive 97% compliance rating.