California, Forest Service and campsites

Cuts Could Close Campsites and Trails in California, Forest Service Memo Says
Thousands of California national forest campsites may close this summer amid federal budget freeze, report says
Thousands of California campsites could close this summer due to Trump budget freeze, report says
Trips to California’s national forests could take a big hit this summer as nearly 4,000 campsites run by the U.S. Forest Service could close and trails may not be maintained as a result of President Donald Trump’s federal spending freeze,
How layoffs could affect visiting National Parks & Forests in California
The federal government recently laid off thousands of employees within the United States Forest Service (NFS) and the National Park Service (NPS) after President Donald Trump’s directive to cut spending.
California's mountain towns crushed as Trump guts Forest Service
Michelle Beutler cleared 67 trees off a U.S. Forest Service road in two days. It was the spring of 2023, after a record-breaking winter in the Stanislaus National Forest in California’s Sierra Nevada.
Forest Service chief, a former Bay Area resident, retires after thousands of layoffs
In a letter announcing his retirement, Forest Service Chief Randy Moore expressed frustration over the decision to fire thousands of employees.
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Local federal workers speak out after layoffs in the U.S. Forest Service and Channel Islands National Park
A USDA spokesperson said around 2,000 probationary, non-firefighting employees from the Forest Service have been released.
U.S. Forest Service Chief Retires Amid Sweeping Layoffs, Writes Emotional Letter to Staff
U.S. Forest Service Chief announced his retirement as 3,400 agency employees face layoffs amid Trump and Elon Musk's DOGE federal government purge.
How APS, SRP clear brush to prevent catastrophic fires like those in California
Arizona's utilities work year-round to clear vegetation from power lines and other equipment. The recent California wildfires show why it's important.
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Cuts at the U.S. Forest Service could lead to unintended consequences, former workers say
U.S. national forests are maintained by an army of Forest Service workers, but recent cuts could have the forests looking very different this summer.
Fired US Forest Service and National Park Service workers say cuts will be felt on fire lines
Fired U.S. National Forest and National Parks employees are speaking out about the mass layoffs by the Trump administration.
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National Park, Forest Service worker cutbacks could impact CA firefighting
Thousands of National Park and Forest workers are being fired as the federal government cuts back on spending.
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These 5 lesser-known national parks in California offer uncrowded adventures
Tired of crowded national parks, or want something new? Here are less visited national parks in California, what months to visit and what not to miss.