Organizations
Ecotrust
This project supports improved understanding of and equitable participation and inclusion of Tribes and Indigenous agroforestry producers of the Pacific Northwest, including northern California, Oregon, and Washington, in USDA programs and services related to agroforestry. Ecotrust and its project partners, including USDA National Agroforestry Center, Intertribal Nursery Council, USFS Pacific Southwest Research Station Fire and Fuels Program, USFS Research & Development, USFS Forest Management Service Center, Heritage University, Hoopa Valley Tribe, Cal Poly Humboldt, Washington State University Extension, will provide technical assistance and outreach to Tribes and Indigenous agroforestry producers through three key project goals: (1) establish a Community of Practice for Tribal agroforestry producers. Efforts will focus on trust building, creating shared vision, implementing educational programs, and offering mentorship for Indigenous youth. (2) build upon the knowledge and experiences of Tribal producers in collaboration with USDA partners to increase the relevance, participation, and impact of USDA programs and services. We will conduct landscape assessments to identify technical assistance needs, interests, and barriers to access and participation in relevant USDA programs and services, identify strategies to close gaps and reduce barriers, support USDA program responsiveness, provide targeted outreach, engagement, and capacity-building support, and host events and workshops to provide direct assistance for the development of applications to relevant USDA programs and services. (3) co-create and co-develop actionable research and tools, including the Forest Vegetation Simulator, and pilot agroforestry projects that will build capacity for Tribal agroforestry practitioners’ long term participation in USDA programs and services.
Organization Details
Address
1140 SE 7th Avenue, Suite 150
Portland, OR 97214-4161
Grant Pool
American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Investment Program - Cohort 2
Grant Year
2022