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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