September 3, 2026

U.S. Forest Service Closes 23 Research Stations Nationwide

The U.S. Forest Service is closing 23 research stations across more than a dozen states.
95 workers at the closed stations will be reassigned to other locations.
The restructuring is expected to save about $16 million in operational costs.
Conservation groups warn the changes could harm forest access and wildlife habitats.

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