"US Public Lands Face Uncertain Future as Trump-Backed Restructuring Plan Takes Hold. In a move that has left union leaders sounding the alarm, the US Forest Service is set to close all of its regional offices, effectively downsizing the agency that oversees a vast 193 million-acre territory - an area roughly the size of the state of Texas. This drastic overhaul, launched by the Trump administration, has already led to the loss of hundreds of staff members since the former President's return to power last year. Critics warn that the restructuring will have far-reaching consequences for the management of US public lands, leaving workers to choose between relocation or resignation in the process."
The restructuring will close all regional offices, which manages 193m acres of land, roughly the size of TexasSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxUS public lands will “pay the price” of a drive by Donald Trump’s officials to restructure the agency that oversees them, union leaders have warned, accusing the administration of forcing workers to decide whether to relocate or resign.All regional offices of the US Forest Service, which manages 78m hectares (193m acres) of land – roughly the size of Texas – are set to close as part of an overhaul launched by the Trump administration. The service has already shed hundreds of staff members since Trump returned to power last year. Continue reading...
