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US Forest Service closing 23 research facilities as part of reorganization under Trump
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Matthew Brown, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· September 3, 2026
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Key points An additional 41 facilities that were considered for closure will remain open, following concerns raised by local officials and members of Congress. The US Forest Service is undergoing an organizational overhaul, resulting in the closure of 23 research and development stations.
The US Forest Service is undergoing an organizational overhaul, resulting in the closure of 23 research and development stations. This move is intended to reduce costs and focus resources in Western states. The work conducted at these stations will continue at other locations.
An additional 41 facilities that were considered for closure will remain open, following concerns raised by local officials and members of Congress. The reorganization aims to control facility costs without disrupting ongoing science activities.
Further details about the overhaul and its implications are available from the source. The US Forest Service's decision is part of a broader effort to restructure under President Donald Trump.
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Category: News Published: September 3, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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