The Aporia · 18,626 acres of Oregon national forest could return to Grand Ronde Tribe; land to remain open to public

Legislation introduced in Congress seeks to transfer 18,626 acres of federal forest land near Hebo, Oregon, into trust for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. The proposed Grand Ronde Land Transfer Act aims to rebuild part of the tribe's lost land base after termination policies in the mid-20th century. While the transfer would allow the tribe to manage and regulate the area, it ensures public access remains intact for activities like hunting and fishing.

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On September 17, US Sen. Jeff Merkley and US Rep. Andrea Salinas introduced the Grand Ronde Land Transfer Act, which aims to transfer 18,626 acres of federal land managed by the US Forest Service near Hebo in Oregon’s Siuslaw National Forest to the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. The land lies close to the Tillamook-Yamhill county line and remains open for public recreation like hunting and fishing if the bill passes. This move would help restore some of the tribe's lost lands following decades of federal termination policies, while still allowing regulated public access under tribal management.

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The Grand Ronde Land Transfer Act, introduced on September 17 by US Sen. Jeff Merkley and US Rep. Andrea Salinas, would transfer 18,626 acres of federal land managed by the US Forest Service to the tribe.

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🔮 More than 18,000 acres of federal forest land in Oregon could be transferred into trust for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde under new legislation introduced in the US Congress, in a move the tribe says would help rebuild part of its land base after decades of federal termination.

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18,626 acres of Oregon national forest could return to Grand Ronde Tribe; land to remain open to public · assertive framing

More than 18,000 acres of federal forest land in Oregon could be transferred into trust for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde under new legislation introduced in the US Congress, in a move the tribe says would help rebuild part of its land base after decades of federal termination. uncertain

tribe → transfer → termination

Act → introduce → tribe

The land lies in the Siuslaw National Forest near the Tillamook-Yamhill county line, east of Hebo and close to the Grand Ronde community. asserted

land → lie → community

The legislation has not yet transferred the land. asserted

legislation → transfer → land

It is a proposed federal bill that would place the acreage in trust for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde if enacted. asserted

that → propose → Ronde

Despite the change in ownership status, the proposed legislation would keep the area available for public recreation. asserted

legislation → propose → recreation

According to the lawmakers' announcement, the tribe would maintain public and recreational access, including opportunities for hunting, fishing and general recreation. uncertain

tribe → accord → hunting

Grand Ronde could regulate or temporarily restrict access for reasons including public safety, administration, fish and wildlife management or emergencies. uncertain

Ronde → regulate → safety

The proposal comes against the backdrop of a major loss of Grand Ronde land and federal recognition during the 20th century. asserted

proposal → come → century

Congress passed the Western Oregon Termination Act in 1954, ending the federal government's recognition and trust relationship with the Grand Ronde Tribe. asserted

Congress → pass → Tribe

The tribe says its members remained effectively landless in their own homeland between termination and restoration. asserted

members → say → termination

Federal recognition was restored in 1983 through the Grand Ronde Restoration Act. asserted

recognition → restore → Act

A reservation was subsequently re- asserted

reservation → re → ?

The US Department of the Interior says Congress established an 9,811-acre reservation for the tribe in 1988, which later grew to 10,120 acres through subsequent legislation. asserted

which → say → legislation

The tribe now manages approximately 16,000 acres through its Natural Resources Department, covering areas including forestry, recreation and wildlife conservation, according to Grand Ronde. uncertain

tribe → manage → Ronde

The tribe says the proposed transfer would provide additional land for forest management, wildlife, recreation, timber and wildfire resilience. asserted

transfer → say → management

Grand Ronde Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said the proposed transfer would help the tribe “rebuild the reservation, community and economy” lost through termination. asserted

tribe → say → termination

She said the tribe would manage the forests using knowledge passed down through generations. asserted

tribe → say → generations

Merkley said the legislation would allow Grand Ronde to strengthen self-determination and manage ancestral lands while creating economic opportunities in the region. asserted

Ronde → say → region

Salinas described the proposal as a response to the historical loss of the tribe's ancestral lands. asserted

Salinas → describe → lands

The bill is backed by other members of Oregon's congressional delegation, including Sen. Ron Wyden and Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, Val Hoyle, Maxine Dexter and Janelle Bynum. asserted

bill → back → Wyden

It also has support from the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Tillamook and Yamhill counties, the Oregon Department of Forestry and several conservation and land-management organisations. asserted

It → have → Forestry

If Congress passes the legislation, the 18,626 acres would become part of the tribe's trust land while continuing to provide public access under the conditions outlined in the proposed act. asserted

acres → pass → act

18,626 acres of Oregon national forest could return to Grand Ronde Tribe; land to remain open to public

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