The 2027 USDA Forest Service proposed budget has been released
If you had any doubt that this administration’s focus will be on monetization, you need look no further than USDA’s proposed budget for the coming fiscal year.
>The Forest Service is committed to fulfilling its responsibilities to the American people by maintaining public trust and safety with an emphasis on the interconnection between people and forests and grasslands. The Forest
Service fulfills its priorities and its commitment by improving the current and future needs of people and nature by:
>• Supporting local rural economies through timber production and livestock grazing.
>• Providing access to essential resources and recreational experiences for the public.
>• Contributing to the domestic production of critical minerals for a stable supply of energy.
>• Fulfilling the fiduciary responsibility to the American public through the wise and efficient use of taxpayer dollars.
https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/FY-2027-Chapter-29a-FS.pdf
For comparison, here is the last Forest Service proposed budget under the previous administration (p. 72):
https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025-usda-budget-summary.pdf
It’s important to note that USDA is requesting funds to carry out the overhaul/move they recently announced, so there may still be time to convince Congress to prevent it from happening.
