"It's not that they're mismanaging everything, but their management philosophy and scheme do not align with ours," said Tony Incashola Jr., the director of tribal resources for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, or CSKT, as he looked out the window of his Jeep at the landscape. This highlights the disconnect between state-managed and tribally managed land, affecting how resources are utilized and preserved, underlining that differing philosophies lead to different management outcomes.
"I see this stand right here looking the exact same in 20 years," said Incashola. It's his first time being on this land, despite a lifetime on the reservation - because it's state land, the gate has always been locked. This emphasizes the consequences of state land management practices, which have not fostered growth or change over time, contrasting with the proactive approaches commonly used by tribal leadership.
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