The US Forest Service will move forward with killing feral cattle in New Mexico’s Gila National Forest, officials say. “This has been a difficult decision, but the lethal removal of feral cattle from the Gila Wilderness is necessary to protect public safety, threatened and endangered species habitats, water quality, and the natural character of the Gila Wilderness,” Gila National Forest Supervisor Camille Howes said in the news release. “This action will help restore the wilderness character of the Gila Wilderness enjoyed by visitors from across the country