The reality is they could of left the goats alone.
The justification for attempted relocation didn't merit giving those goats a death sentence in my book.
In a State that's having a difficult time managing any sort of wildlife you'd hope science and common sense says leave a thriving resource alone and add some protocols to manage it better. Instead of take a chance and hope they survive a mass relocation.
NPS was lead on NEPA. Did you comment? Did you attend the meetings and speak up? There was opportunities for all to be involved in the determination of their existence in the park. Many involved did not support eradicating them but really wanted to make the best of the situation.
Yes and yes
Unfortunately what's done is done
But I will stand firm that I disagree with the EIS and the associated CBI review that goats allegedly where not native to the area.
And that removal was the only option....
A major factor of the management plan was human interaction. Maybe they should of taken a step in managing humans first....that park is overdue for a reduction in tourism..
I grew up in those mountains and the flood of people the last few years is mind blowing.
And just to be clear even if the relocation was a complete success I would still have the same opinion..those mountains deserve goats....
