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Welcome to the National Continental Divide Landscape Scenic trail Conservation System
The NLCS program was created in 2000 for the management of Congressionally Designated Special Areas. Statutory Authority; The NLCS was created by the Secretary of Interior in 2000. P.L. 111-11, passed in 2009.
National Historic Trails
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National Conservation Lands McCullough Peaks Administrative History The NLCS lands are located in 11 western states, Alaska, Maryland, and Florida. These land are designated through one of two processes, • Congressional or • Presidential Designation, Antiquities Act (Not In Wyoming)
NLCS areas include 860 units covering about 27 million acres of land and 8,000 miles of rivers and national trails. Scab Creek
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National Conservation Lands
The Conservation System is made up of the following designations: National Monuments, National Conservation Areas and similarly designations, Wilderness, Wilderness Study Areas, Wild and Scenic Rivers, and National Trails. Conservation System units allow for a broad range of activities that support the BLM’s multiple-use mission. The NLCS provides a vast array of benefits, including protection of critical watersheds, wildlife migration corridors, and important historic values. These lands support a variety of activities, including world-class hunting and fishing, grazing, diverse recreational activities, oil and gas development, and scientific research.
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National Conservation Lands
The Bureau of Land Management administers 25 national monuments in nine western states and 16 national conservation areas in seven western states. Acres
• National Monuments 8,122,683
• National Conservation Areas 3,671,519
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National Conservation Lands
Cooperative Management and Protection Areas The Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act of 2000
The Bureau of Land Management administers one CMAPA, located in the Burns District outside of Burns Oregon.
Management Acres: • CMPA 428,446 • Public law 106-339 is not the typical wilderness regulation.
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National Conservation Lands
Outstanding Natural Areas (ONAs) • These areas are normally small in Management Acers
• The Outstanding Natural Area (ONA) designation was established by Congress primarily to protect unique scenic, scientific, educational, and recreational values. Recreation activities center on those that foster education and interpretation of the ONA's unique resources. The first of the BLM's three ONAs, Oregon's Yaquina Head ONA , was established by Congress in 1980.
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National Conservation Lands
Forest Reserves The forest reserve (FR) designation was established to protect and help recover populations of threatened and endangered species, as well as additional species that may become listed in the future. Scientific research is promoted to expand current knowledge of forest reserve resources. The BLM's first and only forest reserve is the Headwaters Forest Reserve in northern California. It was established by Congress in 1999, in cooperation with the State of California, to protect an old-growth redwood forest acquired from private interests. All Photo’s provided by the BLM webpage, 8 California Redwoods CasperState Field Office Office
National Conservation Lands
Congressionally Designated Wilderness National numbers Allowable uses must be compatible with the Wilderness Act of 1964.
FLMPA “BLM Organic Act” gave author to BLM to
Wilderness is for Habitat protection. All other uses are secondary and must fit a needs criteria.
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National Conservation Dubois Badlands Lands Wilderness Study Area
Wilderness Study Areas Inclusion of these lands are found in Section 603 of FLPMA. • Management Requirements will be Farris Mountains combatable with the Wilderness Study Area Wilderness Act of 1964. • There are 43 WSAs that where created through Section 603 of FLPMA. • 42 of those 43 WSAs are managed though the Wyoming BLM, 1 is Scab Creek managed though the Wilderness Study Area Montana BLM.
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Wild and Scenic Rivers Singed in 1968 to protect the special character qualifying river or river segments. • Wild Scenic Segments 69 • BLM Miles 2,423
Wyoming BLM Eligible Segments • 51 eligible/ 322.84 • 14 Suitable/ 60.90 • 65 total Segment/ 383.74 miles
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National Historic Scenic Trails System
The National Trail System Act of 1968 authorized the creation of a national trail system comprising National Recreation Trails and National Scenic Trails. Currently there are
• Wyoming BLM manages 172 miles of scenic trail
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Overland Trail National Historic Scenic Trails System • In 1978 The National Parks and Recreation Act was signed by Congress. Amending the National Trails System Act, calling for the establishment of National Historic Trails (NHTs).
• Administered by Federal agencies, Sublette Cuttoff although part of their entire land base may be owned and managed by others. NHTs are designated to protect the remains of significant overland or water routes that reflect the history of the nation.
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National Historic Scenic Trails System
• Wyoming BLM manages 1,644 miles of congressionally designated historic trails
• Oregon Historic, Pony Express, California, and Mormon NHT
• Wyoming BLM manages 172 miles of scenic trail
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National Conservation Lands The NLCS is focused on supporting four priorities: 1) conservation, protection, and restoration; 2) communities and partnerships, including economic and social concerns; 3) science; and 4) recreation, education, and visitor services. ➢ Grazing is permitted in 99 percent of Conservation System units. ➢ All areas are open to recreational use, and most are open to motorized recreation on designated roads and trails. ➢ Scientific exploration and research is increasing in Conservation System areas. ➢ Most areas have or are building Friends groups. ➢ Most Conservation System units are available for hunting and fishing.
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National Conservation Lands Examples of Public Law
• Beaver Dam Wilderness (BLM)
• Arrow Canyon Wilderness (BLM)
• Oregon Wilderness Act of 1984 (FS)
• Arizona Desert Wilderness Act 1990
For more information on wilderness Laws please go to Wilderenss.net, or http://www.wilderness.net/NWPS/pubLawLib
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