The resolution recognizes the complex relationship between western communities and the landscapes that sustain them.  Our lands offer economic opportunity, ecological benefits, and contribute to the high quality of life in western states and territories.  The resolution notes the importance of collaboration between western communities and state, territorial, local, tribal and federal land and resource management entities, and the role that communities play in successful land planning and management processes.  It makes several recommendations to improve collaborative endeavors, promote cross-boundary management, and enhance community capacity to address the many challenges facing our working lands. Read, download the resolution.