BLM requesting data for the Flanigan Herd Management Area Draft Evaluation
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CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management, Sierra Front Field Office is requesting any data, other information or photographs pertaining to the vegetation condition, utilization levels, riparian condition and wild horse condition within the Flanigan Herd Management Area (HMA). The HMA is located west of Pyramid Lake. Data must be submitted by April 23, 2018.
After the data is received, the BLM will prepare a draft Evaluation of the Flanigan HMA. When completed the draft Evaluation will be available for public comment before it is finalized. The Evaluation will be used in drafting a Herd Management Area Plan for the Flanigan HMA.
The Evaluation will describe the history of the HMA, condition of riparian areas based on functional assessments, and vegetative trends based on rangeland health assessments. The purpose of the Evaluation is to assess the existing conditions of the HMA, and to assess if the objectives of maintaining a thriving natural ecological balance in relationship to the multiple- use mandate of maintaining a healthy range for wildlife, livestock, and wild horses is being achieved.
To be considered, the data can be sent electronically to blm_nv_ccd_whb@blm.gov or submitted by mail or in person to the Carson City District Office at 5665 Morgan Mill Road.
For more information contact John Axtell, Wild Horse Specialist at: 775-885-6146.
The BLM manages more than 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.