But in the 20 years since TFPA was first enacted, wildfires are burning faster, hotter, and longer.

This is not acceptable. The forested lands owned by ANCs are in every aspect Indian forest land.

Correcting the geography here.

The importance of forest management for Alaska Native communities cannot be overstated.

The Tribal Forest Protection Act, or TFPA, is an important tool that allows Native communities to participate in the stewardship of Federal forest lands.

Our legislation is intended to put tribes in the lead by strengthening the role of Native communities in Federal land management.

I think what Senator Lujan has said is worth noting, the economic opportunities that can be made available, the social and economic benefits if ANCSA lands are made eligible under TFPA.

AFN supports Senate Bill 4370 because of this growing risk of wildfires and other invasive pests in our forests.

I am really disappointed. Being here today we have had so many years of discussion...

Obviously, fire doesn't follow borders drawn on a map or any other strictures of law.

So I too want to make sure that we are not setting something up here where we have divergent views...

Effective forest management is essential to preserve Native forest lands for future generations.

I want to focus my comments this afternoon on S. 4370, this is the Tribal Forest Protection Act Amendments of 2024.

But in the 20 years since TFPA was first enacted, wildfires are burning faster, hotter, and longer.

I want to focus my comments this afternoon on S. 4370, this is the Tribal Forest Protection Act Amendments of 2024.

Effective forest management is essential to preserve Native forest lands for future generations.

I want to make sure that we don't have any ambiguity.

So I too want to make sure that we are not setting something up here where we have divergent views...