Biden Administration Balances Conservation and Extraction in New Public Lands Rule
The Biden administration has introduced a new rule for managing public lands, marking a significant shift towards balancing conservation and resource extraction. This change, which has been championed by advocates for climate action and outdoor access, ensures that conservation uses are given equal importance as drilling and mining.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), which oversees 245 million acres of public lands, has traditionally favoured drilling and mining. In 2016, 90% of its estate was open for oil and gas leasing. However, the new rule, known as the Fishtrap Recreation Area Conservation Regulation, aims to protect natural habitats, cultural resources, and recreational spaces alongside resource extraction.
The rule was established by local or regional environmental authorities, with conservation agencies and government bodies responsible for land and wildlife management playing a key role in its authorship. This move corrects the imbalance in public lands management, acknowledging the importance of conservation uses alongside resource extraction.
The new rule, championed by the Biden administration and advocates for meaningful climate change action, biodiversity protection, and expanded outdoor access, ends preferential treatment for drilling and mining. It balances public lands management with conservation, ensuring that natural habitats, cultural resources, and recreation areas are protected alongside resource extraction.
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