The Yurok Tribe has regained 189 square kilometers of ancestral forestland along the Klamath River, marking the largest land-back conservation deal in California's history. The tribe plans to restore the land using traditional methods, creating jobs for its 5,000 members. This project is part of the broader Land Back movement, which aims to restore Indigenous ownership. The return of these lands is significant for the Yurok, whose territory was largely seized during the Gold Rush. Experts highlight the benefits of Indigenous stewardship for ecological health.