New Mexico Tribal Forest and Fire Summit

January 30th - February 1st, 2024 • Santa Ana Star Casino

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AGENDA

* Times and Activities subject to change

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Day 1: January 30th
Time Activity
7:00 - 8:30 AM Breakfast/registration/sign in
8:30 - 9:30 AM Welcome & Invocation - Main Ballroom (Manzano)
Santa Ana Governor or Council Member
John Waconda - The Nature Conservancy
James Calabaza - Trees, Water & People  
9:30 - 11:00 AM

Morning Workshops Sessions
Fire
1. RX fire planning Workshop: Forest Stewards Guild & Bureau of Indian Affairs
Sacramento Ballroom
Topics to be covered (throughout the day):
- BIA process from concept to completed burn plan
- Elements of a burn plan: objectives, tactics & risks, how to prepare for Rx fire
- Guest Presentation from Gesse Bullock, Fire Management Specialist of Alabama-Coushatta Tribe, on their burning program. 

Forestry
2. Forestry Workshop 101 - Lindsey Quam & Lawrence Crane: NM State Forestry Division
Main Ballroom
Topics to be covered:
- Forest terminologies & treatment options
- Project planning & management      
11:00 - 11:15 AM Break
11:15-12:30 PM

Morning Workshops Sessions cont.
Fire
1. RX fire planning Workshop cont’d: FSG/BIA
Sacramento Ballroom

Forestry
2. Application of Technology in Forest management - Matt Hurteau & Chris Marsh Main Ballroom
Topics to be covered:
- Forest mapping & GIS tools
- Modeling
- Use and application of Lidar sensing        
12:30 - 1:30 PM Lunch
1:30 - 3:00 PM

Afternoon Workshop sessions
Fire
1. RX fire planning workshop cont'd: FSG/BIA
Sacramento Ballroom 

Forestry
2. Best Practices for Bosque Restoration - Michael Scialdone
Main Ballroom
Topics to be covered:
- Tribes approach to restoration management
- Best practices for bosque thinning and fire planning
- Engagement with Stakeholders
3:00 - 3:30 PM Break
3:30 - 5:00 PM

Afternoon Workshop Sessions cont.
Fire
1. NM Tribal Fire Working Group Quarterly Meeting
Sacramento Ballroom 

Forestry
2. New Mexico Reforestation Center - Josh Sloan & Rachael Foe
Main Ballroom
Topics to be Covered:
- Reforestation efforts
- Seed Collection Initiatives
- Workforce development opportunities
- Funding & partnership opportunities
5:00 PM Adjourn for day 1 - Dinner on your own
Day 2: January 31st
Time Activity
7:00 - 8:00 AM Breakfast/registration
8:00 - 8:15 AM Opening/Welcome - Main Ballroom (Manzano)
Zander Evans - Forest Stewards Guild
John Waconda - TNC: Introduce Nature United Canada 
8:15 - 9:00  AM Nature United Canada - Indigenous Guardians Program - Virtual Presentation
9:00 - 9:15 AM Break
9:15 - 11:00 AM Challenges & Solutions in Tribal Forest & Fire Managemen
Discussion & Sharing Session (Everyone) - Main Ballroom (Manzano)
Purpose:
- Share challenges, issues and foreshadowed roadblocks regarding Tribal forest management efforts and identify solutions to correct challenges.
11:00 - 12:00 PM Morning Session Findings & Report - Main ballroom (w/invited Tribal Leaders)
Purpose:
- Report conversations and findings back to the larger community about potential solutions and developing an equitable path forward.
12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 - 2:45 PM

Session Tracks - 3 rooms (choose to attend any breakout session tracks)
1. Agreements and Contracts - Sacramento Ballroom
a. United States Forest Service Agreements - 1:00 - 1:45 PM
b. Bureau of Indian Affairs Agreements - 1:45 - 2:30 PM

2. Youth Engagement - Sierra Blanca Ballroom
a. Forest Stewards Guild - 1:00 - 1:45 PM
b. Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps - 1:45 - 2:30 PM

3. Collaborative Tribal Projects - Tularosa Room
a. Acoma Pueblo - TFPA 1:00 - 1:45 PM
b. Santa Clara Pueblo - 1:45 - 2:30 PM
2:45 - 3:00 PM Break
3:00 - 3:45 PM Session Tracks Continue - 3 rooms

1. Agreements and funding - Cimarron Ballroom
a. NM State forestry - 3:00 - 3:45 PM

2. Youth Engagement - Sierra Blanca Ballroom
a. Rocky Mountain Youth Corps - 3:00 - 3:45 PM

3. Collaborative Tribal Projects - Tularosa Ballroom
a. Tri-Pueblo fencing project - 3:00 - 3:45 PM
3:45 - 4:00 PM Break
4:00 - 5:30 PM Session 4: Non Governmental Organizations Lighting Presentations - The Nature Conservancy - New Mexico, American Forests, Forest Stewards Guild - All Hands All Lands, & Trees, Water & People.
Main Ballroom (Manzano)
5:30 PM Adjourn for day 2
6:00 - 8:00 PM Social Mixer w/dinner provided
Day 3: February 1st
Time Activity
7:30-8:00 AM To-go breakfast - Ballroom Hallway
8:15 AM Depart for Site Visits - Meet at Front of Hotel entrance
9:00 - 12:00 PM Site Visits: (Boxed lunches will be provided)
1. Field trip 1: Walatowa Timber Industries, Jemez Pueblo, NM
2. Field trip 2: Rx Pile burn & Biochar demo, Sandia Pueblo, NM
3. Field trip 3: Santa Ana Broadcast burn site, Santa Ana Pueblo, NM
1:00 PM Return to Venue
1:15 - 2:00 PM Closing Remarks: Road ahead, Next steps - Main Ballroom (Manzano)
2:00 PM Summit Adjourns

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