Stone, GM 2008, 'Abandoned Mine Land Program Strategic Planning in the United States — A Case Study', in AB Fourie, M Tibbett, I Weiersbye & P Dye (eds), Mine Closure 2008: Proceedings of the Third International Seminar on Mine Closure, Australian Centre for Geomechanics, Perth, pp. 99-111, https://doi.org/10.36487/ACG_repo/852_10 (https://papers.acg.uwa.edu.au/p/852_10_Stone/) Abstract: This case study is about strategic planning for an abandoned mine lands (AML) program administered and implemented by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). This paper highlights the BLM’s transition from an initial pilot effort to a mature program with a solid strategy for the future, and offers practical approaches which developing and industrial countries can apply.