Mount Hood and Mount Hood National Forest on Dec. 12, 2025. The Trump administration is moving the U.S. Forest Service's headquarters to Salt Lake City, Utah, and closing more than 50 research facilities, including in the Pacific Northwest.
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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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