“BLM Schedules Controlled Burn in White Pine and Lincoln Counties to Bolster Land Health”

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is planning a prescribed burn in White Pine and Lincoln Counties. The BLM is responsible for the management of approximately 245 million acres of public land, primarily located in 12 western states, including Alaska. This management is carried out on behalf of the American people, with the mission of sustaining the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of current and future generations.

In addition to the surface land, the BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The agency is responsible for the conservation of these resources, ensuring their availability for future use. The prescribed burn in White Pine and Lincoln Counties is part of their land management strategy.

Prescribed burns are a common land management tool, used to reduce hazardous fuels, minimize the spread of pests and disease, and improve habitat for threatened and endangered species. The BLM’s planned burn in White Pine and Lincoln Counties is part of this ongoing effort to maintain the health and diversity of America’s public lands.