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Forest Service fires 3,400 people

US Forest Service fires 3,400 workers, Park Service cuts 1,000

The U.S. Forest Service is firing around 3,400 recent hires while the National Park Service is terminating about 1,000 under President Donald Trump's push to cut federal spending, people familiar with the plans said on Friday.

Outdoor Life · 5h

Feds Fire 4,400+ Public-Land Employees, Including Forest Service Workers, National Park Staff

Massive layoffs at the Department of the Interior included thousands of U.S. Forest Service and National Park employees.

POLITICO on MSN · 1d

Forest Service fires 3,400 people after ‘deferred resignation’ deadline passes

The U.S. Forest Service will fire roughly 3,400 federal employees across every level of the agency beginning Thursday, according to two people familiar with the plans. The move targets employees who are still within their probationary period, which means it’s easier for them to be let go.

Missoulian · 10h

Trump reportedly fires roughly 360 U.S. Forest Service workers in Montana

A union representing federal workers accused the Trump administration of laying off employees in order to "pay for tax cuts for the wealthy."

The Washington Post on MSN · 10h

National Park Service to fire 1,000 employees — but rehire 5,000 seasonal workers

The two decisions underscore the confusing — and at times contradictory — nature of the new administration’s efforts to shrink the federal workforce.

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The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Trump wants states to clean up forests to stop wildfires. But his administration cut off funds

President Donald Trump’s administration is holding up money for wildfire mitigation projects funded through legislation championed by his Democratic predecessor.

U.S. News & World Report · 5h

Trump Funding Freeze Halts Wildfire Prevention Work

The reduction in resources for wildfire prevention comes a month after devastating blazes in Los Angeles that are expected to be the costliest in U.S. history, with some expecting losses as high as $35 billion.

Arizona Republic on MSN · 1d

Trump order halts funding to clear wildfire fuels, drawing rebuke from Kelly, Gallego

The Trump administration's review of funds from Biden-era legislation has hit wildfire management projects, angering Democratic western senators

New prescribed fire started in Plumas County on Feb. 12

A new prescribed burn, called Mh Dixie Irsc, was initiated 8:34 a.m. Feb. 12 in Plumas County. The prescribed fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for two ...

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Hundreds of U.S. Forest Service Montana employees losing their jobs

MISSOULA — Thousands of U.S. Forest Service (USFS) employees are losing their jobs — including 360 workers in Montana. The ...

Forest Service using the threat of wildfires to meet timber targets

The agency has sought to minimize environmental oversight, and critics say the agency also has become incentivized to cut ...

New prescribed fire started in Kern County on Feb. 13

A new prescribed burn, named Tecuya Ridge 2, was initiated today at 8:30 a.m. in Kern County. The prescribed fire has been ...

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Tree rings and fire scars show fewer forest fires burn in North America today than in the past

Fewer wildfires burn in North American forests today than in previous centuries, increasing the risk of more severe wildfires ...

The Guam Daily Post1h

Local officials: Concrete buildings, strategic fire breaks make Guam less vulnerable to devastating fires like Lahaina, L.A.

As red flag warnings signal elevated fire risks across Guam this weekend, local officials emphasize that the island's strict building codes and ongoing fire prevention efforts make it less susceptible ...

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Fewer forest fires happen today than in the past, ironically causes bigger issues

Modern forests burn less, but fuel buildup increases wildfire risk, making fires more intense and dangerous for forests and ...

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