US Forest Service worker firings threaten Helene recovery in WNC, workers say
The firing of U.S. Forest Service workers in Asheville threatens Helene recovery efforts, current and former employees say, and future of the agency.
Forest Service Layoffs and Frozen Funds Increase the Risk From Wildfires
The Trump administration’s decision to fire 3,400 workers and pause funds used for wildfire prevention comes as wildfires are ...
Forest Service fires 3,400 people after ‘deferred resignation’ deadline passes
The layoffs come one day after the deadline for the Trump administration’s “Fork in the Road” program, which encouraged employees to resign but stay on the government payroll through September. It’s ...
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Wildland Firefighting Camp to Encourage Females Paused by Trump's Order
The annual spring U.S. Forest Service bootcamp that gave attendees hands-on training has operated for more than a decade.
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US Forest Service Fires 3,400 Workers, Park Service Cuts 1,000
US Forest Service Fires 3,400 Workers, Park Service Cuts 1,000 By Andrew Hay (Reuters) - The U.S. Forest Service is firing around 3,400 recent hires while the National Park Service is ...
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US Forest Service reopens more than 100 miles of Appalachian Trail in NC after Helene
The U.S. Forest Service reopened trails and roads in the ... “There’s still a lot of work ahead of us, but our volunteers have really shown how dedicated they are to seeing the Pisgah National ...
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In McCall, a recreation hotspot, Forest Service firings rattle community
The Trump administration’s mass firings of federal employees have hit McCall hard, especially because the Forest Service is one of the area’s most important employers.