BLM Wild Horse and Burro Evaluation, January 29, 1997
SUMMARY
The WH&B program provides the BLM with a unique opportunity
to demonstrate to other land users and to the public-at-large how
to be a good steward of public resources and a good partner in a
multiple-use setting. The BLM has not fully capitalized on this
opportunity. To be sure, many things have been done well and the
BLM continues to learn and improve its management of this complex
program. There remains a definite opportunity to reap a good
return on the investment of additional attention and resources.
That return would be measured in increased public trust and
confidence and in visible improvements to the health of the
land.
The recent emergencies have drawn attention to the need to
change program emphasis from individual animal and adoption
related issues to the underlying habitat and herd health issues
that are inherent in the Act.
The recommendations contained in the report represent a
balanced, reasoned approach to that end.