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Dismantling the Forest Service: Science, Fire, and What'S At Stake

The Forest Service is shuttering research stations, relocating headquarters, and restructuring ahead of fire season; these books explain the wildfire science, land management systems, and rural communities that stand to lose the most.

6 booksApril 9, 2026

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Forest Service Will Close Research Stations That Study Wildfire Risknytimes.com U.S. Forest Service reorganization prompts concerns of further employee loss,...aspentimes.com Trump Guts the Forest Service Ahead of Wildfire Seasonnewyorker.com

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