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

The U.S. Forest Service is undergoing its biggest reorganization in a century, with Chief Tom Schultz championing the move by dissolving old regional offices established nearly 120 years ago. The initiative has generated significant interest, with around 300 applicants vying for 15 new state director roles, indicating a competitive push for these senior executive positions. This overhaul aims to modernize and streamline the agency, reflecting a shift in how forest management and conservation are approached in the 21st century, and it underscores a broader effort to adapt to contemporary environmental and administrative challenges.