Announcements

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Utah
Fall touches a desert landscape with golden aspen trees.

BLM issues decision on land exchange with Utah Trust Lands Administration

The BLM and the Utah Trust Lands Administration signed a ROD to exchange state lands located within newly designated wilderness and recreation areas for Federal lands that will be of productive value to the state.
Nevada, Tonopah FO
With a blue sky and snow-capped mountain in the background, a Bureau of Land Management sign sits in front of the Battle Mountain District Office which includes the Mount Lewis Field Office.

BLM to conduct prescribed burning at Railroad Valley Wildlife Management Area

The Nov. 18-20, burn window notice is intended to give the BMDO flexibility in scheduling the prescribed fire to take advantage of favorable weather conditions.  
Arizona, Arizona Strip FO
Man with a girl and dog cutting down a Christmas tree

Permits for holiday tree cutting now available

The Arizona Strip Field Office is offering permits to harvest Christmas trees now through December 24.
Utah
A BLM employee seeks a holiday tree in Silverado Canyon. The subject is holding up a harvesting tool in the air.

BLM Utah begins holiday tree cutting permit sales

The BLM opened non-commercial Christmas tree permits for sale statewide today. This annual event allows the public to harvest trees, including pinyon pine and juniper, from designated areas on public lands across Utah.
Wyoming, Pinedale FO
A Moose standing in a snow-covered field in the Pinedale Anticline

Pinedale Anticline Project Office sets deadline for 2025 project applications

The Pinedale Anticline Project Office is soliciting project applications for potential 2025 funding. Project application information and materials can be found at https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/77515/510.
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO
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BLM seeks input on proposed land exchange with New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a proposed land exchange between the BLM and the New Mexico State Land Office.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO
Fire restrictions graphic

Fire restrictions reduced in southern Nevada for 2024

Some fire restrictions will decrease in southern Nevada on federal, state, and county public lands on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Other restrictions remain in place.
Nevada, Black Rock FO
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Bureau of Land Management to begin the FY2025 Buffalo Hills Herd Management Area Wild Horse and Burro Gather

On or about November 15, 2024, the Black Rock Field Office plans to begin a wild horse and burro gather on and around the Buffalo Hills Herd Management Area located near Gerlach, Nev., using the helicopter-assisted method.
Utah, Moab FO
A small airplane sprays herbicide onto grasses. Canyons are in the background.

BLM to treat invasive cheatgrass near I-70

The BLM will conduct a hazardous fuels mitigation project during the month of November. The BLM will spray approximately 13,000 acres of cheatgrass near the Utah/Colorado border in the desert adjacent to Interstate 70.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon
2024-03 Developmental Disability Awareness Month-Wildwood Recreation Site OR

BLM seeks volunteer hosts for the 2025 northwest Oregon recreation season

Bureau of Land Management recreation managers are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to fill host positions at six unique locations for the 2025 summer recreation season.
Nevada, Mount Lewis FO
With a blue sky and snow-capped mountain in the background, a Bureau of Land Management sign sits in front of the Battle Mountain District Office which includes the Mount Lewis Field Office.

Mount Lewis Field Office seeks review of the DNA for Fish Creek Herd Management Area

The 30-day comment period for the Fish Creek Herd Determination of NEPA Adequacy will conclude Dec. 7, 2024.