Forest Service Will Close Research Stations That Study Wildfire Risk

Scientists say their work on fires and climate change could be lost as the agency moves its headquarters to Utah from ...
VTDigger

US Forest Service cuts research positions at local lab

The U.S. Forest Service announced national reorganization plans Thursday, cutting its research and development headquarters at a University of Vermont laboratory.

U.S. Forest Service to close 4 offices in Pa. as part of restructuring

The USDA says the overhaul will make the agency more efficient. It hasn't said how many workers will be affected.

Forest Rangers respond to fires, training in Allegany, Schuyler counties

Forest Rangers were busy across New York, including trainings in Allegany County and a timber litter fire in Schuyler County.
Duluth News Tribune

Forest Service to close Ely, Grand Rapids research facilities

Details are slim on the announced closures, but the agency said it would not lead to changes in staffing at the Superior or ...

US Forest Service seeks feedback from public regarding proposed expansion of Black Pine Mine

The U.S. Forest Service is seeking comment from the public regarding Liberty Gold's proposed 1,900-acre expansion of Black ...

Forest Service plan violates Endangered Species Act, judge rules

The environmental groups that sued said the ruling is "a major victory," adding the Forest Service might need to redraft its forest management plan.

Wildlife-friendly landscapes dramatically boost biodiversity in fragmented forests, research reveals

A new study has revealed that improving the landscapes surrounding forest remnants can dramatically increase their ability to ...