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Idahoan to lead Forest Service

| February 27, 2025 4:20 PM

Tom Schultz, who previously served as vice president of resources and government affairs at Idaho Forest Group based in Coeur d'Alene, was named Thursday to serve as the 21st chief of the U.S. Forest Service.

“Working with our partners, we will actively manage national forests and grasslands, increase opportunities for outdoor recreation, and suppress wildfires with all available resources emphasizing safety and the importance of protecting resource values,” Schultz said in a press release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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