Forestry staff report staffing loss, temporary LTE coverage and gate installations

Sep 1, 2026

Forestry staff said the department is down one employee due to a workers compensation injury and an LTE ranger resigned for a full-time job; a prior LTE returned to finish the season, gates are being installed on Kelly Fire Lane, and Shingle Mill Road rehab was completed.

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Forestry staff informed the committee that the department is currently down one employee because of a workers compensation injury and that an LTE ranger resigned early to accept a full-time position with Lincoln County. A prior forestry LTE returned to help finish out the season, staff said.

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