Seasonal hires still in question as Joshua Tree National Park heads toward peak visitation time

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Seasonal hires still in question as Joshua Tree National Park heads toward peak visitation time

As Joshua Tree National Park’s busy season begins, seasonal hires are in question for park staff this year.  The February 14 firing of six Joshua Tree National Park rangers has only reduced an already short-staffed park. Luke Basulto, with the National Parks Conservation Association, said that National Parks in general have been consistently understaffed for years. He said that Joshua Tree National Park currently has 46 unfilled positions, which…