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Trump administration fires thousands of U.S. Forest and National Park Service workers

The National Park Service plans to fire about 1,000 probationary employees while reinstating approximately 5,000 seasonal jobs due to a federal hiring freeze directed by the Trump administration.
Democratic senators raised concerns that national parks might be short-staffed during the summer, which could lead to closures of visitor centers and campgrounds.
Concerns were expressed that the cuts would undermine visitor experiences and park maintenance, jeopardizing public safety.
Fewer staff may result in shorter visitor center hours, delayed openings, and increased maintenance problems, threatening park operations.

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Tulsa World

Firings raise park staffing concerns

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration fired about 1,000 newly hired National Park Service employees who maintain and clean parks, educate visitors and perform other functions as part of its effort to downsize government.

9 hours ago·Tulsa, United States

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abc 7 News

Going to Yosemite soon? Here's how National Park Service layoffs could impact your trip

The Trump Administration has fired about 1,000 new park service employees- which means your next trip to a national park like Yosemite or Muir Woods, are likely to be directly impacted.

13 hours ago·San Francisco, United States

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WMTW

Hiring freeze for seasonal employees at Acadia National Park on hold

Sen. Collins made the case Wednesday that without seasonal help, the park couldn’t operate.

14 hours ago·Portland, United States

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Daily Montanan

Democrats say Trump cuts are creating chaos as federal workers lose jobs in Montana

Attendees wave signs inside the Montana State capitol at a rally for public lands on Feb. 19, 2025. (Micah Drew/ Daily Montanan)Democratic leaders at the Montana Capitol said this week the federal job cuts by the Trump administration are harming the state’s people and economy, and one lawmaker from Bozeman demanded a response from the Congressional delegation. Meanwhile, a former U.S. Forest Service technician who was laid off as part of the cut…

17 hours ago

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Today

Park ranger's Facebook post after losing job goes viral: 'Share this truth widely'

Park Ranger Brian Gibbs goes viral with a Facebook post about employee termination at Effigy Mounds National Monument amid National Park Service layoffs.

19 hours ago·United States

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Clinton Herald

Trump firing of national park workers raises concerns about maintenance and operating hours

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has fired about 1,000 newly hired National Park Service employees who maintain and clean parks, educate visitors and perform other functions as part of its broad-based effort to downsize government.

20 hours ago·Cherokee County, United States

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