Number: 1977-24
WHEREAS, the National Park Service has determined that total removal of the feral burro from the Grand Canyon National Park is necessary to protect many native plants and animals; and
WHEREAS, Bureau of Land Management studies have verified destruction of wildlife habitat on National Resource Lands by feral burros; and
WHEREAS, studies conducted by the National Park Service have conclusively shown that feral burros compete successfully in the Grand Canyon with native Bighorn sheep and other animals for food, water, and living space; and
WHEREAS, the National Park Service has issued an Environmental assessment on the proposed plan in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969; and
WHEREAS, national parks are intended as areas of high natural and scenic value, the presence of feral horses and burros in inconsistent with this objective;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the National Wildlife Federation, in annual meeting assembled March 24-27, 1977, in Washington, D.C., hereby fully supports the National Park Service proposal to eliminate the feral burro from Grand Canyon Park.