Interior Department, ITC strengthen wildland fire management collaboration
WASHINGTON – The Department
of the Interior announced the signing of
a memorandum of understanding with the
Intertribal Timber Council on Sept. 15. As
climate change propels larger, costlier and
more complex wildfires, this agreement
emphasizes the importance of collaborat-
ing on wildland fire management across
departmental and Tribal lands.
Approximately 6.5 million acres of
land managed by the Interior Department
are in close proximity to Tribal land, sepa-
rated by 50 miles or less. The proximity
and interconnectedness of these lands
necessitates close communication and col-
laboration on wildland fire management.
“By making smart investments in criti-
cal infrastructure, wildland fire response
and key partnerships, the Department of the
Interior is helping lead the Biden-Harris
administration’s response to the increas-
ingly complex fire environment, includ-
ing on Tribal lands,” said Secretary Deb
Haaland. “By strengthening our ties and
improving collaboration with stakehold-
ers like the Intertribal Timber Council, we
will improve our efforts to more effectively
reduce wildfire risk, rehabilitate burned
landscapes, promote a better understanding
of wildfire and support our firefighters.”
The memorandum of understanding
between Interior’s Office of Wildland Fire
and ITC commits to undertake mutually
beneficial actions and work collabora-
tively to reduce wildland fire risk and miti-
gate post-wildfire impacts. In particular,
both organizations agree to:
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Identify shared values
Utilize information technology to
improve decision making among
partners
Highlight common conservation
priorities to combat the effects of
climate change
Coordinate on workforce development
efforts
Facilitate the exchange of perspectives
and information to increase aware-
ness, understanding, and engagement
between the two organizations
“There is no single entity across wild-
land fire management that will be able to
successfully manage the landscape before,
during and after a wildfire without help,”
said Cody Desautel, ITC president. “The
Intertribal Timber Council looks forward
to the continued effort to pursue and
promote stewardship of our lands for the
benefit of our communities.”
The Biden-Harris administration
is working with Congress on much-
needed, longer-term support, benefits
and work-life balance improvements for
federal firefighters, as well as wildland
fire preparedness.
President Biden’s Build Back Better
agenda would help better prepare commu-
nities and ecosystems against the threat of
wildland fire, including investments made
by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment
and Jobs Act. The act contains $600 mil-
lion for federal wildland firefighter salaries,
expenses and the development of a distinct
“wildland firefighter” classification series,
as well as historic investments to restore
and leverage nature-based infrastructure to
protect communities and the environment.
The department recently outlined
updated wildland fire management goals,
including supporting science and research
into the effects of climate change on
wildland fire, modernizing the firefighter
workforce while creating good jobs and
protecting the safety and long-term well-
being of wildland firefighters and incident
responders.
The Interior Department is commit-
ted to honoring and fulfilling its trust
responsibilities to Tribal nations. This
agreement represents yet another step
toward the Biden-Harris administration’s
priority of strengthening nation-to-nation
relationships and promoting climate resil-
iency across landscapes and communities.
Learn more about the memorandum
of understanding on the Office of Wild-
land Fire partnership webpage at doi.gov/
wildlandfire/partnerships.
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