The National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service just faced major layoffs, with approximately 3,400 positions eliminated in the Forest Service (about 10% of its workforce) and around 1,000 positions cut from the National Park Service (about 5% of its staff). These cuts donāt just impact trails and campgroundsāthey affect wildfire prevention, conservation efforts, and the hardworking people who dedicate their lives to protecting our lands. Fewer rangers mean less maintenance, reduced access, and a greater risk to the places we love. If you care about our national parks and forests, now is the time to speak up. Contact your representatives and demand funding and support for public lands. Let them know that protecting nature is not optionalāitās essential. š¢ Take action: Call, email, or tag your elected officials. Share this post. Support organizations fighting for public lands. š Voicemail Script for Calling Your Representative āHi, my name is [Your Name], and Iām a constituent from [Your City, State]. Iām calling because Iām deeply concerned about the recent layoffs in the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service. These cuts mean fewer rangers, less maintenance, reduced access to public lands, and weaker wildfire prevention efforts. Our national parks and forests are essential, and they need full funding to remain protected and accessible. I urge you to support full funding for the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service and to fight for increased investment in our public lands. Please pass this message along, and Iād appreciate a response on what actions you will be taking on this issue. Thank you for your time. My phone number is [Your Phone Number]. I look forward to your response. Tips for Leaving a Voicemail: ā
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