Have Your Say: BLM Seeks Local Feedback on Wild Horse Management in Little Book Cliffs

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Grand Junction, Colorado, is inviting public comments on a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Range. This assessment will help manage the wild horse population in the area for the next few years. The public comment period is open until June 15, 2024.

The Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Range currently supports a population of about 202 horses, which is above the Appropriate Management Level (AML) set at 90 to 150 horses. According to a recent BLM census, this number exceeds the AML, which may affect the ecosystem and the health of the horses and other wildlife.

The draft EA suggests management actions such as gathers and fertility control to reduce the horse population to within the AML. These measures aim to preserve the long-term health of the horse population and the rangeland.

Greg Larson, the Upper Colorado River District Manager, highlighted the importance of public input in shaping these management decisions. He noted that the BLM aims to keep both the horse population and the rangeland in a healthy, sustainable condition.

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