华盛顿州法案将在自然资源委员会中增加两个部落代表,以改进600万英亩伐木土地的投入。 Washington state bill would add two tribal reps to natural resources board to improve input on 6 million acres of logging lands.

华盛顿州的参议院第5838号法案将在自然资源委员会中增加两名部落代表,将成员增至八名,以加强部落对管理600万英亩国家伐木土地的投入。 Senate Bill 5838 in Washington state would add two tribal representatives to the Board of Natural Resources, expanding its membership to eight, to enhance tribal input in managing 6 million acres of state logging lands. 该法案在公共土地专员Dave Upthegrove和7个部落的支持下,旨在将美洲原住民管理观点纳入决策,解决当前磋商为时已晚的关切。 The bill, backed by Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove and seven tribes, aims to integrate Native American stewardship perspectives into decision-making, addressing concerns that current consultation is too late. 尽管一些立法者和县官员担心可能反对资助学校的木材销售,但官员们强调董事会的法律责任保持不变。 While some lawmakers and county officials worry about potential opposition to timber sales that fund schools, officials stress the board’s legal responsibilities remain unchanged. 该法案在得到部落领导人支持并与更广泛的部落-国家合作努力保持一致后取得进展。 The bill advances after support from tribal leaders and alignment with broader tribal-state cooperation efforts.