A Landscape Approach

The BLM promotes multiple-use on public lands, consistent with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA). 

This means supporting an all-of-the-above energy approach through environmentally responsible development; promoting conservation through shared stewardship; managing our borders effectively; promoting jobs on working landscapes; and serving the American family - which includes being good neighbors and recognizing traditional uses of public lands (i.e., hunting, fishing, and other recreational opportunities).

To manage public lands, the BLM prepares land-use plans, also known as Resource Management Plans (RMPs).  RMPs serve as blueprints for keeping public landscapes healthy and productive for multiple-use.  As these RMPs are prepared, the BLM invites and values local voices and diverse views; respects the ties that native and traditional communities have to the land; and develops partnerships that bring successful resource stewardship.  As a result, we have a strong history of ensuring opportunities for commercial, recreational, and conservation activities on public lands.

Our management priorities are consistent with the themes and related goals of the Administration and FLPMA.  The Secretary's 10 Priorities:

1. Create a conservation stewardship legacy second only to Teddy Roosevelt.
2. Sustainably develop our energy and natural resources.
3. Restore trust and be a good neighbor.
4. Ensure tribal sovereignty means something.
5. Increase revenues to support the Department and national interests.
6. Protect our people and the border.
7. Strike a regulatory balance.
8. Modernize our infrastructure.
9. Reorganize the Department for the next 100 years.
10. Achieve our goals and lead our team forward.

America comes first as we manage 245 million acres of land and 700 million acres of mineral estate.  These public lands and subsurface acres are integral to the lives and livelihoods of communities and families across the country.