Recent efforts by Trump to reform the U.S. Forest Service are facing significant resistance, particularly as reports suggest that these changes may inadvertently increase wildfire risks in California. Critics, including retired Forest Service chiefs, are raising alarms about the staffing shortfalls and funding cuts during a critical fire season. Democrats are demanding clarification on how these cutbacks to firefighters could potentially exacerbate the already dire situation. As discussions continue, the California Farm Bureau emphasizes that federal forestry cuts are contributing to growing fire and resource concerns in a state where nearly half of the land is federally managed. The potential implications of these changes have raised questions about their long-term impact on wildfire management efforts.