BLM Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Treatments of Vegetation on BLM Public Lands in Western U.S.

BLM NEWS RELEASE Bureau of Land Management Contacts: Sharon Wilson, (202) 452-5130 For release: November 10, 2005 Brian Amme, (775) 861-6645 Gina Ramos, (202) 452-5084 BLM Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Treatments of Vegetation on BLM Public Lands in Western U.S. The Bureau of Land Management today released its extensive environmental analysis of proposed vegetation treatments that will combat the spread of noxious and invasive plants and reduce the amount of highly flammable forest and rangeland fuels, such as stands of pinyon and juniper trees or dead and down woody materials, on BLM-managed public lands. The BLM invites public comment through January 9, 2006, on the proposed methods for treating and managing vegetation. "Our management of the public lands today will determine their health tomorrow,” said BLM Director Kathleen Clarke. “This analysis will help us make the right management decisions for the health and safety of people and wildlife, the future health of the land, and the economic stability of our communities.” “I invite concerned citizens to share their comments on these proposals to reduce hazardous fuels and wildfire risks,” added Director Clarke. “I also invite everyone to partner with us in combating noxious and invasive weeds that threaten the economic productivity of millions of acres of public land across the West.” The BLM documents are national in scope and contain supporting analysis and evaluation data. The Draft ...