Chaotic Moment for National Parks, Forest Service as Staff Cuts Threaten Public Lands Management - Inside Climate News

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Chaotic Moment for National Parks, Forest Service as Staff Cuts Threaten Public Lands Management - Inside Climate News

Thousands of federal employees have been laid off at agencies dedicated to conserving U.S. public lands.By Kiley PriceFor Stuart Garbett, clocking into the office in the summer meant traversing the sprawling, mountainous terrain of the Bridger-Teton National Forest in western Wyoming. As a seasonal wilderness ranger with the U.S. Forest Service, he spent his days clearing fallen trees and trash from trails, inspecting outfitter camps and ensurin…