Trump targets wildfire research as fire season looms
#WildfireResearch #ForestServicePresident Trump targets forest fire research funding, threatening critical smoke maps used during wildfire season. Scientists warn cuts to U.S. Forest Service labs and reorganization will hinder safety, as the West faces an intense summer of fires and smoke. read more
Forest Service research cuts questioned as costs revealed
#ForestService #ResearchFundingThe Forest Service plans to close research facilities to cut costs, yet many cost under $1 rent. Scientists warn closures will disrupt hyperlocal studies and partnerships, risking irreplaceable data and staff departures. Critics call it a death blow to forestry research. read more