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Tribal Relations
One of the primary responsibilities of the Tribal Relations program is to ensure that consultation with area tribes is conducted according to federal law and Forest Service policy.
Tribal consultation and scoping is conducted as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Executive Order 13175, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) and other federal laws, regulations and policies.
The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest routinely consults with the Nez Perce Tribe and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla.
National Forests have important historical, spiritual, and cultural significance for Tribes. Forests often serve as a source of traditional medicines, food, firewood, and basketry materials. Consultation with tribes provides an invaluable means of obtaining expert advice, ideas, information, and diverse opinions from Native Americans in an effort to work together collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes for ecosystem health and cultural values.
