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ANCHOR FORESTS

Explore anchor forests, a tribal forestry practice benefiting economies and the environment. Discover the importance of storytelling, funding opportunities, and resources available. Engage with the Anchor Forests Project to promote sustainability and cultural stewardship.

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ANCHOR FORESTS

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  1. ANCHOR FORESTS

  2. WHAT IS IT? • WHAT IS ANCHOR FORESTRY? • The application of Tribal Forestry over landscapes that contain borders which define ownership and use. • Practice is not exclusive to tribal lands and can be expanded to improve overall forest health and productivity. • Universal ownership and results – economic and environmental benefits connects multiple stakeholders through the sharing of large adjacent landscapes. • WHAT IS AN ANCHOR FOREST? • The forest on which Anchor Forestry is practiced.

  3. THE ANCHOR FORESTS COMMUNICATIONS PROJECT: A VARIETY OF MEDIA TOOLS AND RESOURCES THAT CAN BE EASILY USED AND ADAPTED TO TELL THE STORY OF ANCHOR FORESTS AND TRIBAL FORESTRY.

  4. HOW… • CULTURAL CONTEXT • Understand your role • LET THE STORY LEAD • Know what you don’t know • Trust what you do know • Take your time • BE AWARE OF WHAT GETS MISSED…THE UNSPOKEN AND UNSEEN PRESENT TEACHABLE OPPORTUNITIES • Often deep understanding is granted through a moment of opening.

  5. WHY TELL THE STORY? • IF NOT YOU…WHO? • It’s your story • HISTORY OF THE LAND AND STEWARDSHIP • The story in action follows the traditions. • FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES • Grants • ALIGNS WITH OTHER URGENT EVIRONMENTAL, POLITICAL, CONCERNS • Call to action – to protect environment, communities, next generations, culture • The practice of Anchor Forestry offers a model that is financially self sustaining

  6. ANCHOR FORESTS PROJECT MEDIA KIT • COVER LETTER • ANCHOR FORESTS VIDEO AND INFORMATION SHEET • FACTS ABOUT FORESTRY IN INDIAN COUNTRY • OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS AND ADDITIONAL RESOURCES • CONTACTS – PRIMARY, TRIBAL, TECHNICAL • https://www.evergreenmagazine.com/anchor-forests-press-kit/

  7. HOW IT WORKS: CONNECTIONS… • LINKS TO WEBSITES AND ADDITIONAL CONTENT • EVERGREEN, NMI, ITC • ANCHOR FORESTS SOCIAL MEDIA AND EMAIL • Opportunities for student involvement • RESOURCE SUPPORT THROUGH EXISITNG ADVOCATES

  8. FOUR PART VIDEO SERIES • LAND AND PLACE • https://www.evergreenmagazine.com/anchor-forests-video-series-part-1-land-and-place/ • OVERCOMING BOUNDARIES • https://www.evergreenmagazine.com/anchor-forests-video-series-part-2-overcoming-boundaries/ • CLIMATE CHANGE • https://www.evergreenmagazine.com/anchor-forests-video-series-part-3-fire-and-climate-change/ • FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS • https://www.evergreenmagazine.com/anchor-forests-video-series-part-4-forest-policy-and-economics/

  9. MOVING FORWARD • WHAT ARE YOUR CONNECTIONS? • Why is it important for them to know? • Use your sovereignty to create relationships, connections and advocate. • Shaping how to respond • YOUNGER GENERATIONS • THE TIME IS NOW • HOW DO YOU TELL THIS STORY? • Expressing connection to the land, care of the land, is not an exclusive right of the experts and those with perceived power. • Use your voice.

  10. Thank you to all the Tribal members who shared their stories of the land. We are grateful for Their voices, their teachings… their history and their wisdom.

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