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The Overlooked Duties of the Bureau of Land Management: A Deep Dive into Land Use and Regulation

Each year, the Burning Man festival—a gathering of approximately 80,000 people in the remote Black Rock Desert—requires a specific permit from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). This permit is essential as the festival takes place on public land, which necessitates thorough guidelines to ensure minimal environmental impact. The BLM manages 8.2 million acres in the area, making it responsible for overseeing such enormous events while maintaining ecological standards.