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FILE - This July 5, 2011, file photo, shows a grove of ponderosa pines charred by the Las Conchas fire near Cochiti Mesa, N.M. The U.S. Forest Service has been working with states and other partners to treat more acres every year in hopes of reducing the threat of catastrophic wildfire, but Forest Chief Vicki Christiansen acknowledged that a budget proposal for the next fiscal year reflects &quot;tough choices and tradeoffs&quot; that will mean no funding for some programs. Christiansen said during a congressional hearing Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, that while the budget request emphasizes the agency's most critical work, it marks a starting point for negotiations. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan, File)

US forest chief: ‘Tough choices’ to fund wildfire prevention

By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN - Associated Press

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, talks at the Randall Davey Audubon Center on the outskirts of Santa Fe, N.M. on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. Grisham signed a shared stewardship pact with the U.S. Forest Service, aimed at a closer state-federal relationship when it comes to improving forest health and risk management related to wildfires and drought.(AP Photo/Morgan Lee)

US forest chief, New Mexico governor sign stewardship pact

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Vicki Christiansen is shown in this 2012 photo when Christiansen served as interim regional forester for Region 1, based in Missoula, Mont. Christiansen, the U.S. Forest Service’s new chief is pledging to rid the agency of sexual harassment and discrimination amid fresh revelations of misconduct within its ranks. Christiansen acknowledged to a congressional panel on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, that the Forest Service is in need of a culture change. She pledged to enact new systems and overhaul existing processes to ensure a safe and functional work environment. (John Crepeau/The Missoulian via AP)

Forest Service chief vows to rid agency of sexual harassment

By JULIET LINDERMAN - Associated Press

Acting U.S. Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen speaks Wednesday at a news conference in Boise at the National Interagency Fire Center about wildfire spending. Also taking part are, from left, U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho; U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon; U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho; and U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho. (AP Photo/Keith Ridler)

Forest Service has more cash to fight catastrophic wildfires

By KEITH RIDLER - Associated Press

Vicki Christiansen is shown in this 2012 photo when Christiansen served as interim regional forester for Region 1, based in Missoula, Mont. Christiansen was named interim replacement chief of the U.S. Forest Service Thursday, March 8, 2018, after Chief Tony Tooke's resignation on Wednesday evening, after Tooke acknowledged that his own behavior was under investigation as the agency deals with sexual harassment and abuse incidents. (John Crepeau/The Missoulian via AP)

US Forest Service interim chief confronts misconduct scandal

By MATTHEW BROWN and DAN ELLIOTT - Associated Press

Vicki Christiansen is shown in this 2012 photo when Christiansen served as interim regional forester for Region 1, based in Missoula, Mont. Christiansen was named interim replacement chief of the U.S. Forest Service Thursday, March 8, 2018, after Chief Tony Tooke's resignation on Wednesday evening, after Tooke acknowledged that his own behavior was under investigation as the agency deals with sexual harassment and abuse incidents. (John Crepeau/The Missoulian via AP)

The Latest: New chief faces “hard truths” at Forest Service

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