Exotic Animal Management Plan The National Park Service is
developing an Exotic Animal Management Plan to guide protection
of park resources from the impacts of non-native wildlife at Big
Bend. Federal regulation, Executive Orders and NPS Policies
require National Parks to prevent impacts by exotic species to
natural and cultural resources. NPS Policies direct that exotic
species…"will be managed – up to and including eradication – if
control is prudent and feasible and the exotic species
interferes with natural processes and the perpetuation of
natural features, native species or natural habitats.” This
planning process includes production of an environmental
assessment that analyzes exotic animal management alternatives
for their environmental and other effects. Input from the public
and other interested parties is critical to determining the
appropriate course of action. We invite you to read the material
relating to the plan, attend a public scoping meeting, contact
park staff with questions, and submit y