NFU Statement: Salazar to Lead Interior Department — 12|18|08
Friday, January 16, 2009
Public Lands
NFU urges Congress to keep its commitment to the responsible use of public lands. The health of wildlife habitat is dependent on well-managed livestock grazing and livestock production in the 17 western public lands states is highly dependent upon public land grazing and local government services. Government actions that drastically change the way livestock grazing is conducted on public lands could greatly damage the economy in rural America.
To maintain viable ranching operations, stockmen must be allowed to travel by
motorized vehicle, control predatory animal populations, continue range improvements and develop water resources on public lands.
NFU opposes reintroduction of species detrimental to livestock production and
agriculture. 
