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DOI, USDA, and Commerce Released Recommendations for Regional Economic Development for Forest-Dependent Communities

Last updated:

September 27, 2024

Authority

Executive Order

Agencies

Commerce, DOI, USDA

Actions

Report

DOI, USDA, and Commerce issued a report setting out recommendations for federal agencies to support forest-dependent communities under Executive Order 14072. The report outlined recommendations to enhance community-led economic development, including promoting the use of Tribal co-stewardship agreements. The report suggested measures to promote environmental justice through greater collaboration among federal agencies to deliver resources and services to rural, forest-dependent communities and to provide the benefits of forests to underserved communities, including Tribes, which are disproportionately affected by climate impacts.