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NEW - March 1, 2007
Testimony of Dr. Jonathan Kusel to the
Senate Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests
of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
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Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act, Public Law 106-393
In 2006, the Sierra Institute completed a national assessment of outcomes and lessons from P.L. 106-393, legislation that provides funds for rural schools and roads, as well as mandating collaboration for forest restoration through citizen Resource Advisory Committees. With the expiration of the 6-year legislation in 2006, the Sierra Institute's study is currently informing the debate in Congress about the law's reauthorization.
Here are a few highlights from the study-
- Reauthorization: Findings from this study strongly support continuing P.L. 106-393.
- Collaboration: New and improved relationships among RAC members, the interest groups they represent, and the federal land management agencies have characterized RAC operations.
- Outcomes on the ground: The most dramatic achievement of P.L. 106-393 is the impressive collaboration developed among RAC members while approving a total of $154.4 million dollars nationally to fund a wide range of projects benefiting public lands and forest dependent-communities.
- Future Funding: The study recommends that 3-5% of future funds be dedicated to experimental projects examining how forest products and ecosystem services can provide a future stream of revenues to replace the current P.L. 106-393 funding mechanism.
To learn more, click the links below
Press coverage
Summary and findings
Full study
16 Case Studies
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