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Guidance on Wilderness Characteristics in BLM Land Use Planning

This document provides essential guidance for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regarding the identification and integration of lands with wilderness characteristics (LWCs) into land use planning. It outlines inventory procedures, factors to consider when protecting LWCs, and the impact of proposed projects on these areas. Special emphasis is placed on the significance of LWCs in land management decisions, collaborative planning with other agencies, and public engagement. Understanding and protecting wilderness characteristics is crucial for maintaining ecological integrity and balancing multiple land uses.

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Guidance on Wilderness Characteristics in BLM Land Use Planning

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  1. Wilderness CharacteristicsGuidance for the BLM I. Introduction II. Inventory Procedures Planning A. Background to LWCs in Planning B. Factors to Consider When Protecting LWCs C. Placing LWCs in the Land Use Planning Process D. LWCs and Proposed Projects Planning – Background

  2. Wilderness CharacteristicsGuidance for the BLM Considering lands with wilderness characteristics in land use planning: Background Planning – Background

  3. Mandate from FLPMA Land Use Planning or Project Analysis: Effects of protecting WCs Effects of not protecting WCs Effects of managing LWCs on other resources Planning – Background

  4. Alternative Allocations No LWCs present document LWCs present emphasize other multiple uses emphasize other multiple uses while mitigating impacts to WCs emphasize protection of LWCs combination of 1), 2), or 3) Planning – Background

  5. Presence of LWCs result of an inventory not a management decision Protecting an LWC land use planning decision involving other agencies; the public called? check with your SO no universal name across the BLM Planning – Background

  6. Wilderness CharacteristicsGuidance for the BLM Considering lands with wilderness characteristics in land use planning: Background End of Module IIIA Planning – Background

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