The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it will reinstate thousands of workers laid off in February starting this Wednesday.

Those affected by the layoffs are encouraged to seek other opportunities within the agency or in related fields. For more updates, visit the USDA Forest Service website or contact ANF headquarters.

Hundreds of U.S. Forest Service employees and others within the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Montana may get a brief reprieve after being suddenly fired in mid-February by the administration of ...

The U.S. Forest Service fired 2,000 probationary workers. The agency says none were "operational firefighters," but some helped battle wildfires.