3 Bars Ecosystem and Landscape Restoration Project approved
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BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Battle Mountain District authorized the 3 Bars Ecosystem and Landscape Restoration Project in central Eureka County, northwest of Eureka, Nevada.
“The 3 Bars ecosystem is a vital part of the landscape, wildlife, and communities it sustains in this part of the West. It provides important habitat for mule deer, Lahontan cutthroat trout, and numerous other fish and wildlife species,” said BLM Deputy Director for Policy and Programs William Perry Pendley. “This is why we’re so excited about this restoration project.”
The BLM proposes to treat up to 127,000 acres within the 749,810-acre project area; developing the 3 Bars ecosystem into a sustainable, healthy, and resilient landscape, emphasizing wildlife habitat, range health, and reduce the potential for catastrophic wildfire.
“The 3 Bars Project is intended to restore the health of the public lands to achieve multiple use and land health objectives in support of wildlife habitat, wild horses at the appropriate management level, and livestock,” said Nevada Bureau of Land Management State Director Jon Raby. “This project will also implement well calculated hazardous fuels treatments to reduce the potential for future catastrophic wild fire within the project area.”
The 3 Bars Project area is also an important cultural and recreational resource for Nevada residents and visitors.
Possible treatment methods include manual, mechanical, and biological control treatments, such as targeted grazing, prescribed fire, wildland fire for resource benefit, and other management actions. Battle Mountain District strives to foster partnerships and collaboration with local and state resource agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private industry.
This 3 Bars Project is part of the Bureau of Land Management's mission to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. To view the full Record of Decision, visit https://bit.ly/33YWuwg.
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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.