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April 10, 2026
Trump Administration Restructures US Forest Service Amid Controversy
- The Trump administration is relocating the US Forest Service headquarters from Washington, DC, to Salt Lake City, Utah, as part of a broader restructuring.
- The plan includes shutting down 57 of 77 research facilities and nine regional offices, prompting fears about the impact on wildfire management and public access to national forests.
- Opposition from labor unions and outdoor businesses highlights concerns over reduced protections for public lands and potential chaos during the wildfire season.
2 Sources
- ‘Illegal’ forest service overhaul risks causing ‘chaos’ across US public lands, union claimsApr 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM · The Guardian
- What is Trump doing with the US Forest Service?Apr 10, 2026 at 9:45 PM · BBC