16 U.S.C. § 1331 : US Code - Section 1331: Congressional findings and declaration of policy

Search 16 U.S.C. § 1331 : US Code - Section 1331: Congressional findings and declaration of policy

Congress finds and declares that wild free-roaming horses and
burros are living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of the
West; that they contribute to the diversity of life forms within
the Nation and enrich the lives of the American people; and that
these horses and burros are fast disappearing from the American
scene. It is the policy of Congress that wild free-roaming horses
and burros shall be protected from capture, branding, harassment,
or death; and to accomplish this they are to be considered in the
area where presently found, as an integral part of the natural
system of the public lands.