🧵Here are the FACTS on the U.S. Forest Service Reorganization
There’s a lot of lies spreading on X about the Forest Service’s reorganization. Let’s cut through the noise with the straight facts. This is about making the USFS more effective at its mission, nothing more, nothing less.
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State Directors are NOT political appointees.
These positions will be filled by career federal employees. They exist to put experienced leaders right where the work is happening, with the right span of control over forests and programs. The authority they need to do the job stays exactly the same. Current USFS employees will have the chance to apply as these roles are phased in.
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The states are our PARTNERS.
Our commitment to stewardship of national forests and grasslands has not changed one bit. Stronger partnerships with states help us deliver services more effectively on our federal forests. The entire purpose is to improve how we deliver on our mission by getting leadership closer to the ground.
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Closing some research facilities does NOT mean we’re ending research.
These moves do not cut scientists, end research programs, or shrink our nationwide presence. Research continues across the country. In many cities, the so-called “closures” are just relocating small teams out of individual buildings into shared, more efficient facilities, where scientific collaboration can flourish. Same people. Same work. Smarter setup.
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Bottom line: This reorganization is about better mission delivery, efficiency, and keeping our focus on sustainable management of public lands for all Americans. Science stays strong. Leadership stays professional.
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Don’t let the hype distract from the facts. We’re here to serve the public and steward these lands for generations to come.
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That they got such basic facts wrong — such as claiming that career positions would be staffed by political appointees — tells you the value of the rest of the “article.” They are wasting paper spreading their latest batch of lies.
#USForestService #PublicLands
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