Public Input & Actions

BLM publishes proposed and final rules in the Federal Register and carries out environmental reviews in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. Announcing and explaining bureau plans and proposals and providing the public an opportunity to comment on proposed actions is an important part of informed management. We encourage citizens to make their voices heard on the issues that are important to them.
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Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM takes to the skies to restore sagebrush habitat

This December, the Bureau of Land Management will take to the skies to restore native plant communities across more than 750 acres in Klamath County.
California

The BLM offers online Christmas tree cutting permits

The Bureau of Land Management is offering personal use Christmas tree cutting permits online, from now until Dec. 24. The permits allow the public to harvest up to five Christmas trees on designated BLM-managed public lands near Benton and Bridgeport in Mono County.
California

BLM lifts seasonal fire and target shooting restrictions in southern California

The Bureau of Land Management has lifted seasonal fire restrictions on BLM-managed public lands in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Imperial, southern Inyo, eastern Mono, San Diego, and eastern Kern counties, effective October 30.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

BLM issues decision on 2026-2027 Northwest Oregon District sample tree felling

The Bureau of Land Management Northwest Oregon District has issued a decision record for a categorical exclusion to implement 2026-2027 sample tree felling.
Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

Series of pile burns planned for Southwest Colorado

The Bureau of Land Management will conduct pile burns in Dolores, La Plata, and Montezuma counties in Southwest Colorado. These pile burns will occur through April 2026.
Colorado, Southwest DO, Uncompahgre FO

Pile burning planned near Baldy Mountain

The Bureau of Land Management's Southwest District Office has planned winter pile burns in Ouray County near Baldy Mountain in an effort to reduce hazardous fuels build up.
Nevada

BLM plans prescribed burn in Washoe County

The Carson City District, in conjunction with Desert Research Institute, is planning to implement a prescribed burn in the vicinity of Red Rock Road and Bird Springs Road, south of Rancho Haven in Washoe County.
Arizona, Arizona Strip DO, Arizona Strip FO

Christmas tree permits are available on public lands on the Arizona Strip

The BLM is offering permits to harvest Christmas trees through December 25.
Oregon-Washington

BLM opens public comment period on the North Deeded Density Management Project DNA

The BLM Northwest Oregon District Siuslaw Field Office has begun a public comment period on the North Deeded Density Management Project DNA. This comment period will run for the next 30 days, from 11/20/2025 - 12/20/2025.
Utah, Color Country DO, Cedar City FO

Seed Collection Permit Approved for Granite Seed

BLM approves Granite Seed request of a permit for manual collection of 10,000 lbs. of Wyoming Big Sagebrush seed within a 23,040-acre area of BLM-administered surface lands located within the Cedar City Field Office.
California, Bakersfield FO

BLM to conduct prescribed fire in Kern County for wildfire prevention

The Bureau of Land Management plans to conduct prescribed fire operations when conditions allow this fall and winter in areas of the Keysville Recreation Area and Walker Pass Campgrounds, near Lake Isabella and Canebrake in Kern County. Prescribed burning helps to reduce hazardous fuels, moderate the potential negative effects of wildland fire, and increase firefighter and public safety. Burning may continue through mid-March depending on weather conditions. Pile-burn operations will only be conducted when weather and fuel moistures allow for safe and successful burning.