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Protecting Indian Treaty Resources in Mount Hood National Forest

This act establishes special zones within the Mount Hood National Forest in Oregon to protect Native American tribal resources and treaty rights. It aims to improve land management through cooperation with tribes, safeguarding their traditional resources and preventing threats like wildfires.
Key points
Establishment of Indian Treaty Resources Emphasis Zones in Mount Hood National Forest.
Joint management of the forest by the Forest Service and the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon.
Protection of tribal resources and the reservation from wildfires, droughts, and disease outbreaks.
Integration of traditional ecological knowledge into forest management.
Restrictions on road construction within the zones, except for safety and management purposes.
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Print number: 117_S_4837
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Process start date: 2022-09-13