The Forest Service announced plans to close several research hubs as part of a cost-cutting initiative. The agency stated that it needs to operate within its budget. However, the decision has raised questions as it intends to close facilities that have a rental cost of less than $1, while maintaining one facility that incurs a rental cost of $1 million.
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Forest Service plans to close research hubs to reduce costs
The Forest Service is implementing closures of research hubs to manage costs, citing the need to operate within its budget. The decision has been met with scrutiny due to the disparity in rental costs between the facilities being closed and those that will remain open.
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The Forest Service says it's closing offices to cut costs. But the math doesn't add up
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Forest Service plans to close research hubs to reduce costs
