Since its inception in 1872, the National Park Service (NPS) plays a crucial role in preserving national parks. However, a recent wave of layoffs, initiated by President Donald Trump, affected around 1,000 employees, many in probationary status. Simultaneously, the government proposed hiring seasonal positions, increasing from a typical average. Despite efforts to restore jobs, concerns linger about the service's ability to maintain operations amid ongoing staffing challenges, compounded by previous cuts, drawing worries from past employees like Philip Francis, who highlight a long-term trend in workforce reduction.
The reality is we've seen constant erosion in staffing over the years. The cuts that we are seeing today are just another layer.
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