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Witnesses testified about public uses of National Parks, conservation issues, and standards of upkeep at the parks. Among the issues they addressed were regulation and federal oversight of p…

Officials testified about efforts to manage U.S. forest lands, maintain public safety, and prevent damaging forest fires. Among the issues they addressed were recent forest fires, federal re…

Witnesses testified about federal efforts to control wildfires in the West and South. Among the issues they addressed were on-going efforts to fight fires, different methods available to fig…

Committee members heard testimony about the risk of contracting the Hanta virus through deer mice at national parks. Representatives expressed their concerns that the National Park Service w…

Committee members heard testimony concerning raising fees at national parks around the country to make up for budget cuts and improve user services.