'Train Dreams' is an ode to the lonely labor of forestry - High Country News
Reading Train Dreams while doing wilderness trail work forged a deep affinity for early-20th-century logging life and shaped perceptions of a dreamlike film adaptation.
As Mt. Baldy trails reopen, county sheriff slams feds' 'lack of concern' for visitor safety
Mt. Baldy trails reopened despite hazardous winter conditions and recent hiker deaths; county sheriff calls for stronger Forest Service safety measures, closures, and permitting.
Here's what the government shutdown means for wildfires, weather and disaster response
The U.S. government shutdown furloughs thousands of federal employees, disrupting wildfire, weather and disaster-response operations and closing many Forest Service sites.
How to comment on the planned roadless rule rollback - High Country News
The Department of Agriculture proposes rescinding the 2001 roadless rule protecting 58.5 million acres of Forest Service land, with a public comment deadline of Sept. 19.
"Every spring, Forest Service fire leaders meet to plan for the upcoming fire season. This year, some employees were shocked by the blunt remarks made during a meeting..."
California Faces Rough Fire Season as US Forest Service Work Becomes More Politicized | KQED
"It is critical that we suppress fires as swiftly as possible to minimize the amount of fireline exposure... This means employing direct attack tactics when... feasible."