National Parks Staff Cuts Backlash

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Cuts to US national parks and forests spark outrage as summer nears

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Trump administration's steep cuts to staff at national parks, forests and wildlife habitats have triggered a growing backlash.

Long queues of cars were stuck outside Grand Canyon National Park over President's Day weekend, one day after the cuts, due to a lack of toll operators to check people in at the gate.

10% of Forest Service's staff - about 3,400 people, including Kate White and her team - have been fired.

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has pledged to hire 5,000 seasonal workers during the coming warm months .

Yosemite has fired their only locksmith, Gettysburg fired the staff who handle cabin reservations for visitors.

Concerns are growing about the absence of park and forest service personnel who assist in wildfire fighting during the dry season .

Outdoor advocates say travellers should expect increased litter and a shortage of lodging.

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