Nature-Based Solutions Case Study

Apache- Sitgreaves National Forest and White Mountain Apache Tribe

State/Territory: Arizona

The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest (ASNF) utilized over 25 million funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to support projects that increase local employment, support forest restoration and fire mitigation, and boost local economy. Projects included forest restoration and fuels reduction, recreation and related road improvements, forest fire rehabilitation efforts, and greenhouse construction on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. These recovery projects offer long term impact to ASNF, the surrounding communities, and the White Mountain Apache Tribe improved recreation experiences, increased forest health and wildfire mitigation, economic development, strengthened partnerships, and a strong foundation for tribal forest management.

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Habitat Types

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Forest Habitats

Grasslands and Sagebrush Habitats

Strategies

Nature-based strategies examined in this case study.

Forest Conservation and Restoration

Thinning

Top Outcomes

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Create Jobs

Protect Property and Infrastructure

Reduce Erosion

Reduce Wildfire Risk

Support Tourism

Sourcing

Case study originally found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/pnw/pubs/pnw_gtr831.pdf