Chief Tom Schultz details, defends largest Forest Service reorganization in a century

Chief Tom Schultz is spearheading a major overhaul of the U.S. Forest Service, marking the most significant reorganization in over a century. The initiative has dissolved regional offices established by the agency's first chief, Gifford Pinchot, nearly a century ago. With 300 applications for the new state director roles, this change aims to streamline operations and better align with modern environmental and management needs. This move could redefine the agency's approach to forest management and conservation, reflecting evolving public and environmental priorities.