It is the mission of the BLM Needles Field Office to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The public lands contribute in many different ways to the wealth of the nation and to the quality of life of every American citizen. For example, we provide recreation opportunities; we provide access to resources; and we protect some of the Mojave's most significant cultural, historic, and natural places. And, we serve communities through science, wildland firefighting, and law enforcement.
Each year thousands of acres of both public and private land in California succumb to wildfires. Although most people associate this loss with forested and coastal chaparral areas, the desert too is very vulnerable to the ravages of fire. With the spread of invasive weeds, urban interface and increased recreation uses, the danger of fire in the desert has never been greater.
Please observe Fire Safe Practices when enjoying your public lands.
It’s your land, it’s your responsibility.
2009 California Desert District Fire Restrictions
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