outcomes
What we've heard
Across conversations with leaders from conservation, industry, Tribal communities, rural America, recreation, philanthropy, and government, several themes have consistently emerged.
The alignment and energy around these themes create a rare window of opportunity. There is meaningful common ground.The work now is to convert that shared momentum into practical, durable actions that can shape near-term decisions and guide long-term institutional change.
Key themes
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Broad desire for a high-functioning Forest Service with the tools, capacity, funding and support needed to meet today’s challenges and steward forests for future generations.
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The central importance of relationships rooted in community.
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A need for greater transparency, relevance, and trust within and for the agency.
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Strong interest in expanding shared stewardship and Tribal co-stewardship, and improving partnership models across jurisdictions to address issues like wildfire resilience.
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Creating a culture that supports innovation, implementation and learning, using science to inform decision-making, get work done on the ground, and adapt.
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Enthusiasm for a renovation mindset—carrying forward what works, transforming what does not, and creating new opportunities.
Recommendations
The Key themes are being used to inform practical, real time solutions. Stay tuned for updated recommendations and our implementation paths.
