>>2694394> why the forest service does not invest at all in new towers that could be built in a matter of a week or two at scenic locations for visitors to enjoy views is beyond meDepending on the type of state/government land, that particular park/department might be broke, managed by idiots, have idiots working in the park, or all off the above.
Lots of state agencies lack any sort of proper funding and meritocracy. When a politician states that he or she is “supporting our parks/public land” it means they’re probably going to move millions in funding from the already depleted budget into vanity projects so they can look good for next election season and the ignorant masses can lap up it while everyone working innawoods, at offices, parks, and other departments is fighting for leftover scrap funding like a bunch of hobos fighting over a dollar on the ground.
Park I am at right now hasn’t had it’s little lake dredged in over 30 years, dam is fucked, main road is full of potholes, the trails are all eroded and flooded, and the maintenance guys keep having their hours and budgets cut so they have to work harder with more things to do with less resources.
I can easily imagine that firefighting and lookouts/prevention will have their balls cut by bloodsuckers who want the funds, especially with modern tech as others have stated.
One park I worked at, prior management was so lazy and greedy they shut off sn entire road and section of the park. Next manager who cared had to spend so much just to make it accessible again and now there is a new scenic overlook for a massive lake installed, pollinator gardens, trails, and picnic areas.
Fuck me, I can help but rant about these cunts ruining parks and public resources.