In a significant overhaul led by the Trump administration, the U.S. Forest Service is set to undergo major changes, including the relocation of its headquarters from Washington D.C. to Salt Lake City, Utah. This move comes alongside the closure of various research facilities, with the agency shuttering centers in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Washington, among others. Critics have voiced concerns about the reduction in research capacity and the implications for wildfire management as a risky season approaches. Union leaders indicate that this reorganization may lead to displacement for several Forest Service workers, particularly in Wisconsin and Michigan, as the agency consolidates operations and resources.