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US Forest Service Restructuring: HQ Moves to Utah

20 May 2026 15:38

The U.S. Forest Service is undergoing a major restructuring, moving its headquarters to Salt Lake City and closing all regional offices.

Key changes for California include the Vallejo office becoming a national training center and a new state office in Placerville. - Headquarters moves to Salt Lake City, Utah.

- All regional offices closed; state-based model adopted. - California's Vallejo office repurposed as training center; Placerville gets new state office.

- Riverside fire research station remains open; some research stations close. - Field firefighters unaffected; range program details pending.

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