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Hundreds of Joshua trees were scorched during the shutdown

This was "a nightmare scenario," said a firefighter with the park, who also spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation. During the last government shutdown six years ago, the revelation that vandals appeared to have chopped down a few of the Dr. Seuss-esque trees grabbed national headlines. In this instance, the firefighter estimates more than a thousand trees were torched.

Environment

fromKqed

1 month ago

Joshua Tree National Park Nonprofit Concerned About Latest Government Shutdown | KQED

Joshua Tree National Park remains open during the federal shutdown but faces limited staffing, increased risk of vandalism and relies on volunteers for maintenance.

fromSFGATE

3 months ago

'Turn around': Heavy rain, flooding hit Joshua Tree National Park

Officials at Joshua Tree National Park are warning visitors of road damage and flash flooding caused by heavy thunderstorms, impacting park operations ahead of Labor Day weekend. Heavy rain is causing flooding within the park, the National Park Service wrote in an alert on Tuesday. On its Instagram, the park posted stories showing high winds and storms, along with flooded, debris-strewn roadways.

Environment

California

fromSFGATE

5 months ago

Nowhere seems safe for Joshua trees in Joshua Tree National Park

Covington Flats in Joshua Tree National Park is a crucial refuge for Joshua trees threatened by climate change.

Travel

fromBusiness Insider

7 months ago

I've lived near Joshua Tree National Park for almost 20 years. These are the 5 most common mistakes I see visitors make.

Visitors often underestimate conditions in Joshua Tree National Park, leading to potential dangers.