Conservation issues in need of immediate public attention
Gila National Forest proposes removal of unauthorized cattle from Gila Wilderness for protection of resources: Public Comments accepted through January 9th, 2023. (Read NPSNM’s public comment here.)
As NPSNM is a firm advocate for the protection of lands that native plants and other species rely on, we encourage you to add your voice to this matter. Read this excerpt from the News Release below. The full document includes more information and instructions for mailing and emailing your comments, and can be accessed by clicking here: Forest Service Proposal to Remove Unauthorized Livestock from Gila Wilderness (Note: this link corrects an earlier document that provided an email address that was defective if copied and pasted.)
“Removal of unauthorized cattle is necessary to protect the habitat of aquatic and terrestrial
wildlife, including federally listed threatened and endangered species,” said Camille Howes, Gila
National Forest Supervisor. “The unauthorized cattle in the Gila Wilderness trample stream
banks and springs, causing erosion and sedimentation. This proposal will help restore the
wilderness character of the Gila Wilderness by removing non-native species and alleviating the
damage caused by over-grazing.”