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NATIONAL LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION SYSTEM

Protecting the hidden treasures of lands managed by the BLM

Most Recent Science

National Conservation Lands 2011 Policy Handbook sets forth overarching conservation principles and management recommendations

March 30, 2011 - The 27 million-acre National Landscape Conservation System includes some of the most spectacular scenic, natural, cultural, historical and archeological places in our country. These National Conservation Lands conserve the essential fabric of the West, by playing a role in protecting lands, water, and wildlife for future generations. more

State of our public lands policy briefing

January 18, 2011 - Over the past two years of the Obama Administration, the Interior Department has implemented new policy and land management guidance, managed an oil spill disaster, and kicked off an effort to increase clean energy development on our public lands. We’ve also seated new members in the 112th Congress. All of this has stirred new conversations in the media and on Capitol Hill. The Wilderness Society has been leading the charge to defend our public lands and strengthen protections for threatened places. more

A Conservation Vision for BLM Lands in the Year 2025

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October 28, 2010 - In 2025, just 15 years from now, the Federal Land Policy and Management Act will have been guiding the agency’s management for 50 years. In that same year, the National Landscape Conservation System will turn 25. What should the BLM managed lands look like in 15 years? Our Conservation Vision for BLM Lands in the Year 2025 poses a long term challenge to the BLM to grow its system of National Conservation Lands and to enhance the stewardship of all of the lands under its guardianship. more

State of the National Landscape Conservation System: A Second Assessment

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October 20, 2010 - In 2010 the National Landscape Conservation System marks a 10th anniversary and The Wilderness Society has conducted an assessment of the current management of these valuable conservation lands. Our report documents significant improvement since we first evaluated the program five years ago, in our first assessment, but while laudable, they should be viewed only as a first step. more