It is critical the Department use all its resources and tools at its disposal, including tribal co-management, interagency agreements, like the Western Oregon Operating Plan, and Forest and Rangeland collaboratives to get this funding on the ground.
Merkley emphasizes the need for comprehensive resource management to address wildfire impacts.
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