These are stream /riparian areas on the Alpine Ranger District of the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest that are of critical importance to the recovery of the federally “Threatened” – Apache trout and “Endangered” New Mexico Meadow Jumping Mouse which were improving at one time that have now been significantly impacted by feral horses. The photos are worth a thousand words!
Take a look at the cover photo of the brochure and the subsequent photos after the horses arrived!
Humane Removal of Unauthorized Livestock on Apache National Forest Booklet AZSFWC
