The Trump administration laid off approximately 1,000 employees of the National Park Service. Rangers and park employees say such cuts will be detrimental to the public's experience of these treasured natural resources.

Federal workers help maintain millions of acres of protected land — and with climate change intensifying burns, conditions are ripe for disaster.

Outwander reports that 1,000 probationary employees recently were laid off by the National Park Service and there were an additional 700 resignations as part of federal workforce reductions under the Trump administration,

Retirees warn that staff reductions and seasonal hiring chaos could affect visitors and imperil natural resources