Forest Service Cuts Research Stations | Philadelphia News

The U.S. Forest Service is closing 23 research stations across 12 states to cut costs and refocus on the West — but insists no active science projects are at risk. These stations tackle critical issues like invasive species, water protection, and wildfire impacts from climate change. Retirees admit consolidation was likely, but warn leaders must better defend forest science’s value. Meanwhile, headquarters will relocate to Salt Lake City by next summer for closer ties to managed lands — though conservationists fear reduced access and harm to habitats, air, and water. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0cbe192f5d3b0194