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Wild Horse & Burro Working Group

Working Group Charge:

Increase coordination and consultation between the Departments of Interior and Agriculture with state fish and wildlife agencies, provide guidance on funding related to management of free-roaming equids on Federal lands, and affirm the role of state agencies regarding the management of free-roaming equids.
Provide a forum for the exchange of information among the conservation and wildlife management community and its stakeholders about the ecological impacts of free-roaming equids on flora and fauna, including by promoting and facilitating coordinated research, education, and outreach actions to increase public awareness and engagement in collaborative efforts to manage free-roaming equids.
Identify knowledge gaps in biological, ecological, and social sciences needed to inform sustainable management of free-roaming equids and provide science-based information to public stakeholders, Congress, and administrators regarding practices to achieve sustainable management of free-roaming equids.
Provide recommendations and action items to the AFWA Federal and Public Lands Committee for their consideration and potential actions by the Directors at their Business Meetings.

Agendas & Minutes:
WHB WG 2024 North American Agenda (Draft)

Associated Committee:
Federal and Public Lands Committee

Committee Contact Information:

AFWA Staff Contact:
Nicole T. Venker
ntvenker@fishwildlife.org

Working Group Chair:
Alan Jenne (NV)

Resources:
AFWA Wild Horse & Burro Resolution (2023)

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