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Trump admin is ‘full-bore ahead’ on Forest Service reorganization, says ag secretary

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The administration wants to move Forest Service headquarters from Washington to Salt Lake City and close many research stations and regional offices. The reorganization is stalled for now under an order by a federal judge.

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