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Forest Service Redesign Under Fire | Boise News
The U.S. Forest Service is pulling off a historic overhaul, scrapping century-old regional offices for 15 new state director roles—each with 20 applicants vying for the spot. Interviews are starting soon, with new offices aiming to launch by late October or early November. While the agency hopes this move will boost local responsiveness and cut bureaucracy, critics fear it’s too political and rushed, risking entanglement with state politics. Even the Western Governors’ Association backs the change, calling it a step toward better coordination. But with hundreds of employees affected and major…
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