Budget cuts will prevent the U.S. Forest Service from hiring seasonal workers next year, risking essential conservation and public land management tasks.
Nick Bowlin reports for High Country News (in collaboration with Vox).
In short:
Key quote:
“We just can’t get the same amount of work done with fewer employees.”
— Randy Moore, U.S. Forest Service Chief.
Why this matters:
The hiring freeze threatens the upkeep of public lands, which rely on seasonal workers for wildfire prevention, conservation and visitor services. Reduced staff could lead to neglected trails, closed recreation sites and compromised ecological research.
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