Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act mandates the maintenance of a genetically diverse horse herd in the park.
The Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act requires the Secretary of the Interior to maintain a genetically diverse herd of horses in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, with a population of at least 150 horses. The Secretary must develop a management plan to ensure the horses are cost-effective and do not adversely impact park resources. The Secretary is prohibited from removing horses unless it is part of a plan to maintain a genetically diverse herd, in an emergency, or to protect public health and safety.
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