Special areas

Areas of high public interest and containing outstanding natural features or values. Bureau of Land Management special areas include National Wild and Scenic Rivers, National Wildernesses, National Conservation Areas, National Scenic Areas, National Recreation Areas, National Monuments, National Outstanding Natural Areas, National Historic Landmarks, places on the National Register of Historic Places, National Natural Landmarks, National Recreational Trails, National Scenic Trails, National Historic Trails, National Backcountry Byways, Areas of Critical Environmental Concern, Research Natural Areas, Important Bird Areas, United Nations Biosphere Reserves, and World Heritage Sites. See also Specially Designated Areas