Bureau of Land Management

About Bureau of Land Management

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is a United States government agency under the Department of the Interior that manages public lands for multiple-use and sustained yield. It oversees activities related to recreation and visitor services, energy and minerals, wildlife and cultural resources, and land records across the American West and beyond. The agency emphasizes NEPA compliance, responsible energy development, timber management, and protection of wild horses and burros on millions of acres of public land. Its mission includes supporting local economies through recreation, conservation, and thoughtful land-use planning for present and future generations.