Convene an Annual Timber Symposium to explore problems and solutions to current issues confronting Indian natural resource management. Each year a different tribe hosts the symposium. Participants experience first-hand the host tribe's approach to resolving problems and issues by viewing their operations and sharing perspectives with other resource management professionals.

Offer training sessions to Indian resource managers and tribal officials on various topics

Monitor current natural resource management-related legislative, administrative and legal issues of importance to tribal communities

Award annually Truman D. Picard Scholarships to outstanding students studying natural resousrces, and the Earle R. Wilcox Memorial Awards for excellence in Indian natural resource management.