Protect and Fully Fund Our National Parks and Forestry Programs

I am writing to express my deep concern and strong opposition to the cuts being made to our national parks and forestry programs. These lands are not just beautiful landscapes; they are an essential part of our national identity, our history, and our responsibility to future generations. Yet, the current administration seems determined to undermine that legacy, stripping away protections and funding that have safeguarded these spaces for decades. For generations, Americans have had the privilege of exploring our national parks, hiking through pristine forests, and experiencing the awe of untouched wilderness. These experiences are not just luxuries—they are birthrights, ones that previous leaders fought to preserve. Yet now, those who enjoyed these privileges in their own youth are the very ones trying to deny them to younger generations. Why should today’s children and grandchildren have fewer opportunities to connect with nature, to learn from our lands, and to appreciate the beauty and importance of conservation? These cuts will have devastating consequences. Underfunded parks mean more pollution, more habitat destruction, and fewer protections for endangered species. It means park rangers being stretched too thin, trails going unmaintained, and wildfires becoming even more catastrophic due to the neglect of forestry management programs. It means communities that rely on eco-tourism suffering economically, all while corporate interests continue to take priority over the well-being of our public lands. Our national parks and forests belong to all of us—not just to those in power making decisions that will benefit industry at the expense of our environment. The short-sightedness of these cuts is staggering, and history will not look kindly on those who chose profit over preservation. I urge you to stand against these reckless cuts and fight for full funding and protection of our national parks and forestry programs. We must ensure that these lands remain protected, accessible, and thriving for generations to come. We owe it to our children, to our planet, and to the very ideals that make this country great. I look forward to your response and to seeing meaningful action taken to reverse these harmful decisions.