Will Asheville Lose Its Title as the ‘Forest Science Capital’?

Asheville -- April 7, 2026: For nearly a century, Asheville has been the brain center for Southern forest research. But a sweeping federal overhaul of the U.S. Forest Service is putting that legacy—and the health of our mountains—at risk.While the administration calls it a "move to the field," the actual impact could gut the scientific expertise that protects our backyard.The Immediate Impact: What’s at Stake?The reorganization isn't just about moving desks; it’s about dismantling how we underst