Forest Service restructure will see Idaho managed under new state office

By: Laura Guido

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: April 15, 2026

Words: 1,957

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Recently announced changes to the U.S. Forest Service are prompting concern and also some cautious optimism from Idahoans interested in protecting the Gem State’s vast forests.

Idaho is home to more than 21 million acres of forest land. Under the new proposal, Idaho lands would be managed by a single office in the state, rather than split between two out-of-state regional offices, which some advocates see as an advantage. But other changes at the …

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