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  1. The U.S. Forest Service, under the Trump administration, implemented budget and staffing cuts, resulting in treating 63% less acres for wildfire risk in Montana.

Discussion on Wildfire Risk Reduction and Staffing Shortages in USFS

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Representative Cliff Bentz hosted a town hall to discuss various wildfire-related matters. The panel included officials from the United States Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Farm Service Agency. The discussion focused on national staffing numbers for wildland firefighters and available recovery resources.

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The issues discussed included the operational impact of budget and staffing cuts within the US Forest Service. These cuts have led to a situation where the agency is treating 63% fewer acres for wildfire risk in Montana.

The U.S. Forest Service, under the Trump administration, implemented budget and staffing cuts, resulting in treating 63% less acres for wildfire risk in Montana.

From columbiagorgenews.com

Who's involved

  • United States Forest ServiceAgency whose operational capacity is under review regarding wildfire risk management.
  • Cliff BentzPolitician seeking a fourth term in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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