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The purpose of these guidelines is to help ensure that Bureau of Land Management (BLM) facilities are attractive, functional, and sustainable.

To accomplish these objectives, this guidebook:

1. Integrates guidance from related programs, directives, and best management practices.
2. Establishes easy-to use design guidelines for a variety of different facility types.
3. Addresses a diversity of settings that are representative of BLM public lands.
4. Presents a process for planning and design on BLM lands.
5. Provides real examples of quality BLM projects for reference and guidance.