Nominations sought for wild horse, burro advisory board
The board advises on the protection and management of wild, free-roaming horses and burros on public lands.
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations to fill three positions on its national wild horse and burro (donkey) advisory board. To be considered, nominations must be received via email by Feb. 10 or postmarked by that date.
Nominations are for a term of three years and are needed to represent the following categories of interest: public interest (equine behavior), wild horse and burro research and natural resource management.
The board advises the BLM on the protection and management of wild, free-roaming horses and burros on public lands administered by those agencies. The board generally meets twice a year and the BLM’s designated federal official may call additional meetings when necessary. Members serve without salary, but are reimbursed for travel and per diem expenses.
The board consists of nine members who represent a balance of interests. Each member has knowledge or special expertise that qualifies him or her to provide advice in one of the following categories: wild horse and burro advocacy, wild horse and burro research, veterinary medicine, natural resources management, humane advocacy, wildlife management, livestock management, public interest (with special knowledge of equine behavior) and public interest (with special knowledge of protection of wild horses and burros, management of wildlife, animal husbandry or natural resource management).
Any individual or organization may nominate one or more persons to serve on the board; individuals may also nominate themselves. Federal and state government employees are not eligible to serve.
Those interested should submit a nomination letter and résumé. The following information must be provided: the position(s) for which the nominee wants to be considered; the nominee’s first, middle and last name; business and home addresses and phone numbers; email address; present occupation/title and employer; education (colleges, degrees, major field or fields of study); career highlights; qualifications: relevant education, training and experience; experience or knowledge of wild horse and burro management; experience or knowledge of horses or burros (equine health, training and management); and experience in working with disparate groups to achieve collaborative solutions.
Applicants must also indicate any BLM permits, leases or licenses held by the nominee or his/her employer. Applicants must also indicate whether the nominee is a federally registered lobbyist and explain why the nominee wants to serve on the board. Also, at least one letter of reference from special interests or organizations the nominee may represent must be provided.
Email nominations go to dboothe@blm.gov. Send by mail to the National Wild Horse and Burro Program, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street N.W., Room 2134 LM, Attn: Dorothea Boothe, WO-260, Washington, D.C., 20240. For questions, call Boothe at (202) 912-7654.
