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flag U.S. Forest Service fuel reduction work fell 40% in 2025 due to staffing shortages, delaying wildfire risk projects.

flag Hazardous fuels reduction work by the U.S. Forest Service dropped nearly 40% in fiscal year 2025 compared to the previous four-year average, lawmakers said in a letter to Chief Tom Schultz. flag They attributed the decline to staffing shortages, citing a loss of nearly 5,000 Forest Service positions during the Trump administration, which has delayed implementation of approved projects like mechanical thinning and prescribed burns. flag Despite completing environmental reviews, many projects remain uncarried out, creating a backlog. flag Lawmakers stressed the need for timely action to reduce wildfire risks amid worsening climate conditions.

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