NPCA posted its own set of employee testimonialsyesterday.

Probationary periods are generally yearlong or two-year periods during which park workers positions are put under review.

In other words, the probationary period is not specifically weeding out underperformers.

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A stand of dead trees in Yellowstone National Park.Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Affected roles include administrative, maintenance, cultural resources staff, and fee collectors.

So far, this gives the impression of an undertaking as reckless and thoughtless.

Lets hope that the staffing cuts did not affect theforest rakers.

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NPCA put out apetitiondemanding a reversal of the staffing decisions and asked members of the public to sign it.

Axiosreportedthat NOAA and NASA are bracing for similar reductions in staff.

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