Press Releases
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Klamath Falls Field Office to Conduct Aerial Native Seed Treatments
The Bureau of Land Management will conduct aerial native seeding treatments across approximately 1,525 acres within the Klamath Falls Field Office.
BLM seeks input on plan for Louse Canyon Management Area
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a plan to improve rangeland health and livestock grazing management within the Louse Canyon Geographic Management Area.
Forest Service and BLM to Begin Emergency Wild Horse Gather in Murderers Creek Area
The USDA Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management will initiate an emergency wild horse gather in the Murderers Creek Joint Management Area starting Monday, November 25, 2024.
Bureau of Land Management releases draft plan to address dying trees
More Douglas fir have died in southern Oregon in the last four years than the last four decades. BLM officials are asking for feedback on the best strategy for addressing this devastating tree mortality.
Klamath Falls Field Office Announces Online-Only Sale of Christmas Tree Permits for 2024
‘Tis the season! Looking for an outdoor experience to celebrate the holidays? How about cutting down your own Christmas tree? Christmas tree permits for the Klamath Falls Field Office can be purchased ONLINE.
A Holiday Tradition: Finding Your Christmas Tree in the Woods
For many families, venturing out onto public lands to cut a Christmas tree is an annual holiday tradition! Families are able to cut Christmas trees on Forest Service or BLM lands using a permit from either agency.
BLM releases proposed management plan for southern Oregon
The BLM released a Final Environmental Impact Statement and proposed resource management plan amendment for the Lakeview planning area, covering 3.2 million acres of public lands in Lake and Harney counties.
Interior Department proposes strengthened protections for greater sage-grouse habitat
The Department of the Interior announced today that the Bureau of Land Management has published proposed updates to strengthen conservation and management of greater sage-grouse habitat on public lands.
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.
BLM seeks Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council members
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking citizens with an interest in public lands management to fill vacant positions on its Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council. Applications are due November 15, 2024.
Christmas tree permits now available!
Christmas tree permits for cutting your own tree(s) from BLM-administered lands will be available from the Bureau of Land Management’s Roseburg District Office beginning November 12 through December 24, 2024.
Prescribed Burning begins on BLM Managed Lands
The BLM will conduct prescribed burns in portions of Douglas County on BLM-administered lands beginning the week of October 28. The prescribed burns will continue as conditions permit through the Spring of 2025.
Annual Fire Prevention and Emergency Closure Order on Public Lands Rescinded
The Bureau of Land Management has removed all fire restrictions and emergency closures on lands administered by the BLM, Roseburg District.
BLM lifts some fire restrictions in northwest Oregon
With recent cooler, wetter weather reducing fire danger levels, the Bureau of Land Management has lifted restrictions on certain activities on open BLM land in northwest Oregon.
BLM closes Little Elk Mountain Road following landslide
Bureau of Land Management are preparing to close Little Elk Mountain Road around November 1, 2024. A landslide is encroaching on the road, also known as BLM Road 16-8-36, around mile marker 1.4.
Campfire Restrictions Decrease to Stage 1 on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River
Due to a recent precipitation and an extended forecast that indicates cooler and moister conditions, officials have elected to further decrease campfire restrictions on the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River.
BLM Seeks Nominations to Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council
The BLM is seeking public nominations for positions on the Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council. This citizen-based council assists in developing recommendations that address public land management issues.
BLM seeks nominations for Public Lands Rule Advisory Committee
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations for a new Federal advisory committee that will help inform how the Bureau implements the Public Lands Rule.
Bureau of Land Management Reduces Fire Restrictions to Low on Public Lands in Medford District
Thanks to widespread rain and cooler temperatures, Bureau of Land Management Medford District officials are reducing public use restrictions on BLM-managed lands in southern Oregon.
BLM seeks nominations for nine regional Resource Advisory Councils
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for existing and upcoming member vacancies in nine Resource Advisory Councils.
BLM Emergency Closure Order Rescinded near the No Man Fire
The Bureau of Land Management has lifted the emergency closure associated with the No Man Fire.
Public access to Teaters Road remains open
Teaters Road outside of Prineville remains open for public access. Teaters Road provides a direct connection between Hwy 380 north to the BLM North Fork Crooked River area and the Ochoco National Forest.
BLM issues proposed management plan for the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument
The Bureau of Land Management today announced a proposed plan for the management and protection of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument in southcentral Oregon and northern California.
BLM Issues Emergency Closure Order for the Pine Fire
The BLM has issued an emergency temporary closure associated with the Pine fire, on lands administered by the BLM, Prineville District.
BLM plans fall and winter prescribed burning
As fall weather brings shorter days and cooler temperatures, the BLM is preparing for fall and winter prescribed burning. Fuels specialists may begin ignitions as early as October 15, if conditions are favorable.