One thing people don't realize is how little these USFS, NP, BLM etc. workers are paid. These are not "fat cats" in DC. Wages are very low. But they're willing to accept the low pay because they care about that what they're doing makes it possible for our country to enjoy our beautiful nature. (Not saying every single person, but this is the prevailing sentiment.)
The little money that we as a country are saving (and we're not actually saving any money, it's being redirected to a large border security budget) is by no means conmensurate with the large amount of damage we are doing long term.
But if all you care about is extracting natural resources from our environment, then the USFS, BLM etc. are just a thorn in your side.
The little money that we as a country are saving (and we're not actually saving any money, it's being redirected to a large border security budget) is by no means conmensurate with the large amount of damage we are doing long term.
But if all you care about is extracting natural resources from our environment, then the USFS, BLM etc. are just a thorn in your side.