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Rollins says USDA is 'full-bore ahead' on Forest Service reorganization

Rollins says USDA is 'full-bore ahead' on Forest Service reorganization

Summary

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the Trump administration is continuing efforts to reorganize the Forest Service and other Agriculture Department agencies despite a court blocking those changes. The plan includes moving headquarters, closing offices, and changing programs, but the administration is appealing the court’s decision.

Key Facts

  • The Forest Service headquarters would move from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City.
  • The plan would close 23 research stations and many regional offices.
  • Some regional offices would be replaced with state offices.
  • The changes are part of a bigger reshaping of the Agriculture Department.
  • Other areas affected include food, nutrition, and rural development programs.
  • A judge stopped the reorganization last week through a court order.
  • The administration is appealing the court decision.
  • Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the effort is continuing “full-bore ahead.”
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