Forest Service Research Cuts Spark Outcry

The Forest Service is shutting down over 100 research offices nationwide, slashing its research budget to zero — a move critics say ignores the low cost of maintaining existing facilities and risks losing vital local science. The reorganization also includes relocating headquarters to Salt Lake City and closing all regional offices, sparking concerns about legal compliance and the loss of experienced staff and irreplaceable data. Scientists are refusing to move to a costly Colorado facility, warning the agency could undermine its scientific foundation. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/b5b4554474a167e7