National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS)

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BLM's National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS) offers some of the most remarkable landscapes found on the public lands in the American West. Many of these places have already received special recognition and protection through congressional or presidential conservation designations. The NLCS adds to these designations by focusing on the opportunities and management needs of these national treasures. Managing these areas is part of the BLM's multiple-use mission to sustain the health of the public lands for present and future generations. The following units are part of the NLCS in Montana and the Dakotas:

• Pompeys Pillar National Monument
• Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument
• Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
• Nez Perce National Historic Trail
• Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
• Upper Missouri Wild and Scenic River
• Bear Trap Canyon Wilderness Area

In addition to these units, Montana also has 39 wilderness study areas.