US Forest Service
Coverage of US Forest Service in the Nexus archive.
- Concerns about Trump cuts to US Forest Service abound as wildfire season comes
Concerns are rising about cuts to the US Forest Service as wildfire season approaches, with experts warning of a tough situation. The cuts may impact the service's ability to respond to and prevent wildfires. This comes as the US enters its peak wildfire season.
- World’s largest forest research agency faces severe cutback by Trump administration
The US Forest Service has proposed closing three-quarters of its research sites, sparking fear and uncertainty. The move is part of a cutback by the Trump administration. This decision may severely impact forest research globally.
- ‘Illegal’ forest service overhaul risks causing ‘chaos’ across US public lands, union claims
The Trump administration's restructuring of the US Forest Service, which manages 193 million acres of public lands, is facing criticism from unions over potential chaos and staff displacement. The overhaul, which includes closing all regional offices and laying off hundreds of workers, risks impacting US public lands and has been labeled 'illegal' by union leaders.