The Partnership for the National Trails System is dedicated to keeping our members and supporters up to date on the rapid decisions coming from Washington, DC, and how they are impacting the National Trails System. On this page, you will find up to date information on hiring freezes, funding freezes, and more.
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- Thanks to Federal Funding Cuts, Hiking Organizations Say Trails Will Suffer This Summer
- How firings of U.S. Forest Service workers could disrupt Arizona trails
- A German Thru-Hiker Has Been Detained, Deported, and Banned From the US Without a Hearing: Here’s What You Need To Know
- Former Florida Trail deputy administrator says Forest Service cuts could have ‘huge fallout’ on hiking magnet
- Recent federal layoffs threaten the future of nation’s beloved Pacific Crest Trail
- Visitor Use Data – Social Science (U.S. National Park Service)
- Forest Service reinstatement: https://wildfiretoday.com/2025/03/11/usda-hires-back-all-fired-probationary-workers-forest-service-national-parks/
- Guidance on Agency RIF and Reorganization Plans Requested by Implementing The President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Workforce Optimization Initiative
- Outside witness testimony deadline for House Interior Appropriations is April 4: https://appropriations.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/republicans-appropriations.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/fy26-instructions-for-submitting-written-public-testimony-all-groups.pdf
- DOGE fired Fort Pierce Forest Service employee despite praise for protecting Florida Trail
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