USDA Reveals Forest Service Reorganization
Published Friday, April 3, 2026
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced plans to reorganize the U.S. Forest Service, signaling a shift toward more regionally focused operations. As part of the plan, the agency’s headquarters will relocate from Washington, D.C., to Salt Lake City, Utah.
In California, a new California-Hawaii state office will be established in Placerville to serve as an operations center, while a National Training Center will be developed in Vallejo.
The reorganization will also result in the closure of several regional offices, including those in Anderson, Fresno, Chico, Fort Bragg, Mt. Shasta and Hat Creek as operations are consolidated. A full readout of the plan can be seen here. The transition is expected to occur during the next year and reflects USDA’s broader effort to improve coordination through increased state and regional presence.
Staff contact: Matthew Viohl, mviohl@cfbf.com.
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