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  1. HWH
    August 14, 2016 @ 12:48 am

    This statement by the ISPMB is very misleading. Please note, the Heber Wild Horses have NOT been saved. The Forest Service has not yet even finished the Heber Wild Horse Territory plan. We have no idea what their plan for the horses will be until that plan has been announced.

    From a recent posting of the Arizona Highways Online Blog

    Q&A: MANAGING THE HEBER WILD HORSE HERD
    JUNE 27, 2016 AT 5:57 AM
    The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests spoke via email with Arizona Highways regarding a proposed management plan for the horses and how the public can provide input.

    Q: Can you provide an update for the proposed Heber horse herd management plan for 2016?
    A: The ASNF is currently looking at developing a path forward that incorporates a collaborative process concept for developing a proposed action for the Heber Wild Horse Territory Management Plan. We’re anticipating rolling this out later this summer with the expectation of having a proposed action developed by the end of 2017. Public scoping of the proposed action is expected to occur in 2018 followed by the environmental analysis and development of a management plan for the Heber Wild Horse Territory, which is anticipated to be completed by 2020-2021.

    Q: If the horse numbers will be reduced, are you considering an adoption plan, and if so, how will this be made known to the public? Will sanctuaries be involved?
    A: It would be premature to answer these questions at this time as no proposed action for the Territory Plan has been developed. The public will be informed and have various opportunities to provide input throughout the planning process.

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