The U.S. Forest Service is allocating $800,000 for co-stewardship forestry projects with Native American tribes in Union and Umatilla Counties. This funding is part of a larger $4.9 million initiative spanning Oregon and Washington, and a national effort totaling $18 million. Projects include enhancing Tribal involvement in forest planning, reducing wildfire risks, and preserving cultural heritage. Specifically, funds will support efforts on the Wallowa-Whitman and Umatilla National Forests.