BLM, Forest Service seek nominations for wild horse and burro advisory board
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service are seeking nominations to fill six positions on the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board. The board is comprised of nine members representing a range of interests who advise the BLM and Forest Service on protection and management of wild horses and burros under the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act.
The call for nominations seeks to fill three currently vacant positions that represent wild horse and burro advocacy, veterinary science, and public interest (with a special knowledge of natural resource management). The call also seeks nominations to fill three positions representing humane advocacy, wildlife management, and livestock management, which will become vacant in September 2026.
BLM and Forest Service will host an informational webinar via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, March 11, at 1 p.m. PDT for interested parties to learn more about the nomination process and the Advisory Board’s role in providing advice and recommendations to the agencies. Advance registration is required.
Any individual or organization may nominate one or more persons, including themselves, to serve on the board. Current federal and state government employees are not eligible.
Interested parties should submit an application packet demonstrating experience or knowledge of their specific field and commitment to collaborate in seeking solutions to resource management issues. A notice of call for nominations will publish in tomorrow’s Federal Register with further information. Nominations must be received or post-marked no later than April 13, 2026.
Individuals qualify to serve on the board based on education, training, or experience that enables them to give informed and objective advice regarding the interest they represent. Board members are selected to provide representative counsel and advice about public land and resource planning. They typically serve three-year terms and meet 1-4 times annually. Members serve without salary but are reimbursed for approved travel and per diem expenses related to their board activities.
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.