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National Conservation Lands
The BLM's twenty-four year old National Conservation Lands currently includes 905 units covering over 37 million acres designated by Congress and the President to conserve special features, from winding rivers to mountain vistas. The National Conservation Lands offer the American people exceptional opportunities for hunting, solitude, wildlife viewing, fishing, history exploration, scientific research and a wide range of traditional uses. The BLM manages these public lands for the benefit of current and future generations, supporting conservation as a part of the BLM's multiple-use and sustained yield mission. This means respecting the ties that native and traditional communities have to public lands, as well as being welcoming of diverse interests and uses.
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15-Year Strategy
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Primarily located in the West, the BLM’s National Conservation Lands represent some of the West’s most spectacular landscapes. They provide abundant recreational opportunities, important scientific research grounds, and outstanding ecological and cultural resources.
Learn more about the 15-Year Strategy
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Maps and Data
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Maps reveal the breadth and diversity of the National Conservation Lands.
Learn more about national-level maps and data
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Scientific Research
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National Conservation Lands comprise a natural scientific laboratory that attracts scientists from around the world. The scientific values found within many National Conservation Lands units open the door to valuable research on topics ranging from geology, paleontology, archaeology and history to biology, botany and ecosystem studies.
Learn more about Scientific Research on BLM managed lands