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U.S. Forest Service to Close Wildfire Research Stations, Including Michigan Sites, Amid Headquarters Relocation
The U.S. Forest Service plans to close 57 research stations, including all sites in Michigan, which are dedicated to studying wildfire risk and climate change. This move, which scientists fear will lead to the loss of critical work, comes as the agency relocates its headquarters from Washington to Utah.
3 Apr, 18:35 — 3 Apr, 20:51
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NYTMostly Factual147d ago
Forest Service Will Close Research Stations That Study Wildfire Risk
Scientists say their work on fires and climate change could be lost as the agency moves its headquarters to Utah from Washington and shuts 57 research stations.
By Eric Niiler
Read full article →YahooMostly Factual147d ago
U.S. Forest Service to close all research sites in Michigan; a state with 3M acres of national forests
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