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U.S. Forest Service to Close 57 Research Facilities, Sparking Concerns

4/4/2026

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The U.S. Forest Service plans to close 57 of its 77 research facilities across 31 states and consolidate the division in Fort Collins, Colorado.
The move prompts concerns about wildfire, drought, and climate research because Kevin Hood of Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics warns of a widening science-management gap.
Scientists fear job losses or relocations as the agency has already lost 5,860 employees in 2025.

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The U.S. Forest Service plans to close 57 of its 77 research facilities across 31 states and consolidate the division in Fort Collins, Colorado.
The move prompts concerns about wildfire, drought, and climate research because Kevin Hood of Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics warns of a widening science-management gap.
Scientists fear job losses or relocations as the agency has already lost 5,860 employees in 2025.