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National Consultation

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The Forest Service Office of Tribal Relations invites Tribal Nations and Alaska Native Corporations to consult directly with the Washington Office on national-level policies. For more information, or to request consultation, on any of the topics listed on this page, please navigate to the consultation of interest or contact sm.fs.otrtribalcon@usda.gov, with reference to the relevant consultation.…
#InfrastructureInvestmentAndJobsAct, #TribalRelations, #Tribes, #RoadlessRule, #SharedStewardship

Nez Perce National Historical Trail more than just scenic

A picture of Forest Service trail administrator Sandi Broncheau-McFarland.
Editor’s Note: This feature coincides with the 30th anniversary of National Trails Day on June 4, which is sponsored by the American Hiking Society, and Great Outdoors Month, a celebration of the outdoors that encourages everyone to embrace the outdoor spirit. Forest Service trail administrator…
#Tribes, #NezPerce, #Montana, #Trails, #History, #IndigenousKnowledge, #NativeAmericans

Tribal and Indigenous Fire Tradition

A picture of two wildland firefighters on top of a mountain area wearing their wildland firefighting gear and equipment.
USFS Six Rivers National Forest fire crew conducting a prescribed burn for enhancing beargrass for tribal basket weaving, near Orleans, Calif. June 2017. (Forest Service photo) Centuries ago, indigenous people inhabited the land from coast to coast. They knew what scientists confirm today:  Frequent,…
#Fire, #Tribes, #Ecology, #Landscapes, #IndigenousKnowledge, #Indigenous, #IndigenousTraditions, #TribalEngagement, #Wildfire

Tribal Cultural and Heritage Cooperation Authority Technical Guide

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This publication discusses the public laws that codify the Forest Service's responsibility to Tribes with respect to their rights on lands managed by the agency (National Forest System lands).

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Bears Ears National Monument

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  The Bureau of Land Management is providing interim guidance regarding management of the Bears Ears National Monument. This interim monument management direction will provide direction on the stewardship of these lands during the public planning effort, pending approval of a monument management plan and…
#NationalMonument, #Recreation, #Tribes, #IndigenousKnowledge, #Archaeology