The Forest Service has announced plans to close several research hubs, citing the need to cut costs. However, the financial rationale behind this decision seems questionable.
Notably, the agency intends to shut down facilities that incur rental costs of less than $1. In contrast, it will continue to maintain a facility that costs $1 million.
This discrepancy raises important questions about the agency's budget priorities and whether the closures are truly in the best interest of its mission.