What the reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service will mean for the Pacific Northwest

The Trump administration announced a massive reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service last week. The agency’s headquarters will move from Washington, D.C., to Salt Lake City, Utah, and its regional offices will be replaced by 15 state-based offices. Additionally, more than 50 research stations will close across 31 states, including one in Oregon and two in Washington. 

Christine Peterson is a freelance reporter covering wildlife, the environment and outdoor recreation. She wrote about the reorganization for High Country News and joins us with more details.

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