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Hosted by Eleanor Barraclough, this series explores the 30-year journey of the National Forest through the voices of those who have shaped and experienced it. From witnessing the first tree planted to the next generation enjoying its benefits, discover the inspiring stories behind this transformative landscape. Presenter: Eleanor Barraclough Scriptwriter: Cressida Peever Producer: Melvin Rickarby A High Wire Audio production

There is an old adage that “it takes a village to raise a child.” This is also true for the United States Forest Service, a sprawling outfit that employs 30,000 people spread over nine regions and across 600 ranger districts ranging anywhere from 50,000 to more than 1 million acres. This expansive organization has always required the help of an army of unpaid wives, sons, and daughters. ”What Did We Get Ourselves Into?” tells the stories of those intrepid women who gave their lives to “the outfit” without any expectation of notoriety or reward. Over the course of several episodes, ...