This first effort to assess the condition and stewardship of the Bureau of Land Management's 26-million-acre NLCS spotlights the difficulty of stretching limited staff and funding to adequately protect a diverse American treasure.

Nevada is a beautiful state that off ers endless panoramic vistas that stretch as far as the eye can see, and countless experiences and opportunities for those seeking unique outdoor adventures. Endowed with approximately 48 million acres of nationally signifi cant resources, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada has many special designations which are part of the National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS), also referred to as BLM's "National Conservation Lands".

The 15-year strategy summarized here will direct the course of the Bureau of Land Managements (BLMs) National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS). Americas newest system of conservation lands was created in June 2000 to conserve, protect, and restore special areas and unique resources. Prized for their cultural, ecological, scientific, educational, wildlife, and aesthetic values, NLCS sites play critical roles in conservation efforts.--Page 1.

This first effort to assess the condition and stewardship of the Bureau of Land Management's 26-million-acre NLCS spotlights the difficulty of stretching limited staff and funding to adequately protect a diverse American treasure.