The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service will be headquartered in Salt Lake City after announcing the move Tuesday.In the announcement, the agency sa
Utah wilderness is seen in this undated KUTV file photo. The US Forest Service is undertaking a multi-million-dollar project in July 2023 to preserve these lands by eliminating wildfire fuels. .png The U.
S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service will be headquartered in Salt Lake City after announcing the move Tuesday. In the announcement, the agency said the move begins a restructuring so leadership can be closer to the “forests and communities it serves.” “This is a big win for Utah and the West. Nearly 90% of Forest Service lands are west of the Mississippi, so putting leadership closer to the lands they manage just makes sense,” said Utah Gov. Spencer Cox. “This isn’t symbolic. It means better, faster decisions on the ground. Everyone who depends on our public lands, from hikers and campers to ranchers and timber producers, will benefit from this change.”U.S. Forest Service rejects permit for railroad project in protected Utah forestThe agency said lands, partners and challenges are concentrated in the West. Cox applauded the agency’s transition to a state-based model. The move away from a regional approach was done to “simplify the chain of command, strengthen local partnerships and give field leaders greater ability to respond to conditions on the ground.” “Moving away from a regional model to a more state-focused approach strengthens federalism and helps the Forest Service do its job more effectively. I appreciate President Trump, Secretary Rollins and Deputy Secretary Vaden for taking this step. We look forward to welcoming Chief Schultz and the dedicated men and women of the Forest Service to Utah,” Cox said. Fifteen state directors in the new model will be placed throughout the country to oversee Forest Service operations within one or more states, according to the agency. The USDA said each state would have a small leadership support team responsible for legislative affairs, communications and intergovernmental coordination. “Colorado is known for our outdoor spaces and nation-leading research institutions that are strengthening our forests and public lands, so it only makes sense that the U.S. Forest Service would include a location in our great state,” said Colorado Gov. Jared Polis. “More than a third of Colorado is federal land, including world-class ski areas like Vail and Breckenridge, and having a closer relationship with our federal partners is important to maintaining those lands and the communities around them.”“This is about building a Forest Service that is nimble, efficient, effective and closer to the forests and communities it serves,” said Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz. “Effective stewardship and active management are achieved on the ground, where forests and communities are found — not just behind a desk in the capital. Through this transition, we will strengthen our connection to the forests and the people who depend on them, while supporting our employees and honoring the dedication that has always defined our service. I’m honored to help guide this new chapter for the Forest Service, following the vision set forth by President Theodore Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot more than a century ago.”The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced changes to its class meeting schedule.Starting on Sept. 6,Sunday School, Relief Society, Elders QuoruTwo people were injured and two others were killed after a shooting during a domestic violence incident in Kearns.Unified Police Sgt. Aymee Race said officersThe Washington County District Attorney’s Office said Sheriff Nate Brooksby submitted his resignation hours after meeting with the commissioners’ office to addrE-bikes have become a growing problem for cities. Now, a new law taking effect in May 2026 aims to crack down.From speeding to reckless driving and property damA man was arrested following a child sexual abuse investigation in St. George.According to the St. George Police Department, Kenneth Barry was arrested after ma
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