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Monica Elliot Leads Forest Corps Amid Staffing Crisis

7/16/2025

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Monica Elliot, once a seasonal employee with the U.S. Forest Service, faced job loss from federal layoffs. Undeterred, she stepped up as crew lead for the Friends of the Bridger-Teton's "Forest Corps," tackling vital projects in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. However, the nonprofit admits their efforts are merely a stopgap in the face of persistent staffing shortages.

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Story summary

Monica Elliot, once a seasonal employee with the U.S. Forest Service, faced job loss from federal layoffs. Undeterred, she stepped up as crew lead for the Friends of the Bridger-Teton's "Forest Corps," tackling vital projects in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. However, the nonprofit admits their efforts are merely a stopgap in the face of persistent staffing shortages.