All tribes whose aboriginal territories are now part of the Coronado National Forest NF are recogniz

1
Coronado National Forest
D R A F T Tribal Relations Desired Condition
All tribes whose aboriginal territories are now
part of the Coronado National Forest (NF) are
recognized as having important roles in the
stewardship of the land. Traditional lands on the
Forests provide a setting for the education of
tribal youth in culture, history, and land
stewardship. Interpretive and educational
exhibits or other media that focus on the history
of the Coronado NF, developed in collaboration or
consultation with tribes, provide the general
public with a greater understanding and
appreciation of their history, culture, and
traditions. Traditional tribal uses, such as
the collection of medicinal plants, wild plant
foods, basketry materials, and fuel wood, are
allowed. Tribal members have access to sacred
sites for individual and group prayer and
traditional ceremonies and rituals, and the
integrity of sacred sites is maintained or
improved whenever feasible. Forest employees
understand the trust responsibilities that they
have for tribes. The Forest Service and Tribes
work together to build respectful, collaborative
relationships. Tribal consultation mandated by
the National Historic Preservation Act, the
National Environmental Policy Act, other laws,
treaties, and Executive Orders is conducted at
early stages of planning and project design, so
that tribal perspectives and information can be
incorporated into decisions. Decisions that the
Forest Service makes are transparent, and reflect
the results of tribal consultation.
Collaboration between tribes, Forest Service,
BLM, state agencies, private foundations and
landowners help create partnerships and
facilitate management by landscape rather than
jurisdiction. Tribes, the public, contractors,
and researchers can cross from one federal
agencys jurisdiction to another without
encountering contradictory rules or cumbersome
red tape.
October 2008
2
(No Transcript)