Trump Moves Forest Service HQ to Utah After Closing 57 Research Centers
The Trump administration is moving forward with a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. Forest Service, including widespread closures and a major headquarters relocation.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the agency will shift its headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Salt Lake City while restructuring how forests are managed nationwide.
Reporting from SFGate confirms that 57 of the Forest Service’s 77 research facilities across 31 states are set to close, with remaining operations centralized in Colorado.
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Officials say the changes are designed to streamline operations and improve efficiency, particularly in western forest management.
But critics warn the scale of the closures could weaken scientific research and reduce the agency’s ability to respond to growing wildfire risks.
The restructuring also follows earlier workforce reductions, raising questions about staffing levels as responsibilities shift.
Further details on implementation timelines and staffing changes are still expected.
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