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U.S. Forest Service Workers Return to Woods, but Futures Uncertain
One fired employee who worked in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest told The Seattle Times he has taken a new job as a ...
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Forest Service layoffs could mean less resilient cities
Tomorrow’s trees depend on today’s saplings: two former US Forestry Service workers explain how recent cuts will drastically affect climate and disaster resilience, livability, sustainability, and ...
US Forest Service uses high-tech drone to map, fight Rattlesnake Branch Fire
A relatively new device is fighting wildfires from the air after the U.S. Forest Service deployed a large drone to fight ...
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Plumas National Forest completes burning and underburning operation completed near Magalia
The United States Forest Service says that this evening, firefighters are continuing to secure the area, with mop-up patrols ...
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Forest Service fights WNC fires while reinstating employees; reduction in force looms
Some Forest Service workers supporting the fight against wildfires across Western North Carolina were reinstated by the Trump ...
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U.S. to allow logging in national forest to spur timber production amid trade war
The United States, China, Russia and Canada are the largest producers of wood globally. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service, in 2017, the United States ...
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Firefighters from Plumas National Forest treating 40 acres of piles near the Challenge Grade
On Wednesday, firefighter from the Plumas National Forest worked to treat approximately 40 acres of hand piles near Challenge ...
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Once again, Trump administration asks western Wyoming foresters to resign
asking U.S. Forest Service workers in Jackson Hole — and elsewhere in the United States — to resign. “Under President Trump’s leadership, USDA is being transparent about plans to optimize ...