"All regional offices of the US Forest Service are set to close as part of an overhaul launched by the Trump administration, which has already shed hundreds of staff members since Trump returned to power last year."
"The latest restructuring includes a move to relocate the agency's headquarters from Washington DC to Salt Lake City, Utah, and the consolidation of 57 research facilities into a single site in Colorado."
"Steve Lenkart, executive director of the National Federation of Federal Employees, stated that Trump's moves are illegal, as this kind of activity was explicitly prohibited in fiscal year 2026 appropriations."
"The NFFE has condemned the restructuring plan, arguing that the Trump administration cannot dress up a mass relocation and reorganization as a legitimate operational change."
The Trump administration is restructuring the US Forest Service, leading to the closure of regional offices and the relocation of its headquarters. This overhaul has resulted in significant staff reductions and has been criticized by union leaders for being illegal. The National Federation of Federal Employees argues that the restructuring violates fiscal year 2026 appropriations, which prohibit using funds for such relocations or reorganizations. The US Forest Service and USDA have not commented on these allegations, while union leaders express concern over the impact on public lands and employee rights.
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