Without steady state and federal funds, work to improve forest health can't happen, which includes controlled burns to reduce wildfire risk. The Washington Department of Natural Resources can't accept funds due to new terms that clash with state laws. Delays in funding and restrictions on burning may worsen wildfire issues, affecting efforts to manage forest ecosystems and prevent catastrophic fires.
https://www.npr.org/2026/05/17/nx-s1-5777660/forest-service-wildfire-safety-prevention-trump-administration #wildfiresafety #wildfireprevention









