Camping, hunting and hiking experiences in Wyoming would likely change if Forest Service budget cuts under the U-S House Republican budget proposal became final – according to former Forest Service chief Dale Bosworth. He’s questioning the decisions because he says the programs targeted for cuts are associated with things well-loved and appreciated by the public.
Bosworth points out that cuts to the Forest Service have been part of a long-term trend, and are hamstringing the agency from doing its job to keep forests healthy and accessible.
He’s hopeful that the U-S Senate will find ways to reverse the budget squeeze on National Forests, and bolster programs that promote collaboration in problem-solving, forest restoration work, and rural jobs. He adds that the House Appropriations Subcommittee Chair, Representative Mike Simpson (R-Idaho), did help limit some of the proposed cuts.
Bosworth points out that cuts to the Forest Service have been part of a long-term trend, and are hamstringing the agency from doing its job to keep forests healthy and accessible.
He’s hopeful that the U-S Senate will find ways to reverse the budget squeeze on National Forests, and bolster programs that promote collaboration in problem-solving, forest restoration work, and rural jobs. He adds that the House Appropriations Subcommittee Chair, Representative Mike Simpson (R-Idaho), did help limit some of the proposed cuts.
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