Michael Boren, the founder of a sizable tech enterprise and an Idaho ranch owner known for financial contributions to Trump's campaign, has been engaged in disputes with the U.S. Forest Service for years. Accusations against him include flying a helicopter in unsafe proximity to trail workers, constructing a private airstrip on his Hell Roaring Ranch located in the protected Sawtooth National Recreation Area, and erecting an unpermitted cabin on federal land. Boren is slated for a confirmation hearing to lead the very agency he has clashed with, raising eyebrows about the appropriateness of his appointment. If confirmed, Boren would manage nearly 200 million acres of public lands in the U.S., including overseeing trails, wildfire responses, and the conservation efforts of farmers and ranchers. His arrival in this key position comes amidst significant changes under the Trump administration, including reduced environmental protections for vast areas of national forests and considerable workforce reductions within the Forest Service.
### Controversial Learner: Trump's Forest Service Nominee Accused of Land Misuse
### Controversial Learner: Trump's Forest Service Nominee Accused of Land Misuse
Michael Boren, a Trump nominee, faces scrutiny over alleged illegal constructions at his Idaho ranch, including a helicopter threat to workers and unauthorized property developments.
### Controversial Learner: Trump's Forest Service Nominee Accused of Land Misuse
Michael Boren, a Trump nominee, faces scrutiny over alleged illegal constructions at his Idaho ranch, including a helicopter threat to workers and unauthorized property developments.
Michael Boren, the founder of a sizable tech enterprise and an Idaho ranch owner known for financial contributions to Trump's campaign, has been engaged in disputes with the U.S. Forest Service for years. Accusations against him include flying a helicopter in unsafe proximity to trail workers, constructing a private airstrip on his Hell Roaring Ranch located in the protected Sawtooth National Recreation Area, and erecting an unpermitted cabin on federal land. Boren is slated for a confirmation hearing to lead the very agency he has clashed with, raising eyebrows about the appropriateness of his appointment. If confirmed, Boren would manage nearly 200 million acres of public lands in the U.S., including overseeing trails, wildfire responses, and the conservation efforts of farmers and ranchers. His arrival in this key position comes amidst significant changes under the Trump administration, including reduced environmental protections for vast areas of national forests and considerable workforce reductions within the Forest Service.
Michael Boren, a Trump nominee, faces scrutiny over alleged illegal constructions at his Idaho ranch, including a helicopter threat to workers and unauthorized property developments.
Michael Boren, the founder of a sizable tech enterprise and an Idaho ranch owner known for financial contributions to Trump's campaign, has been engaged in disputes with the U.S. Forest Service for years. Accusations against him include flying a helicopter in unsafe proximity to trail workers, constructing a private airstrip on his Hell Roaring Ranch located in the protected Sawtooth National Recreation Area, and erecting an unpermitted cabin on federal land. Boren is slated for a confirmation hearing to lead the very agency he has clashed with, raising eyebrows about the appropriateness of his appointment. If confirmed, Boren would manage nearly 200 million acres of public lands in the U.S., including overseeing trails, wildfire responses, and the conservation efforts of farmers and ranchers. His arrival in this key position comes amidst significant changes under the Trump administration, including reduced environmental protections for vast areas of national forests and considerable workforce reductions within the Forest Service.
