Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the USDA Forest Service Sign an Agreement for Shared Stewardship
Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the USDA Forest Service Sign an Agreement for Shared Stewardship
"Shared Stewardship strengthens our commitment to coordinating and prioritizing forest management activities using our collective resources and authorities," said Christiansen. "The Forest Service has a long history of collaboration with the state of Illinois. This agreement will reinforce our partnership and make our working relationship even stronger."
The federal, state, and private land managers in Illinois face a range of urgent challenges, among them catastrophic storms, droughts, flooding, insect and disease outbreaks, invasive species, and increasing use from the public. These challenges must be met with proactive measures across all lands including:
• Restoring fire-adapted ecosystems and reducing the risk of wildfire. • Identifying, managing, restoring, and reducing threats to forest and prairie ecosystems’ health. • Maintaining a sustainable use model to ensure forests meet the present and future demands for natural resources and public recreation. • Fostering economic development strategies that keep working forests productive.
Healthy forests provide clean air and water, diverse plant and animal habitat, and support strong and resilient communities. Through working together, developing joint priorities and using collective authorities, the state and the Forest Service can be sure that the scale of the work will match the scale of the challenge.
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1/5/2021
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