Tom Schultz.
US Forest Service chief
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Tom Schultz is involved in defending the repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule.Some support3 reports
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Tom Schultz discussed grazing program issues and land management protocols with the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association.Some support1 report
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Amy Klobuchar discussed concerns with Chief Tom Schultz regarding US Forest Service facilities located in Minnesota.Some support1 report
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Tom Schultz, a Trump appointee, visited Oregon State University for a summit.Some support1 report
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Tom Schultz is overseeing the fire response efforts in Lane County.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Tom Schultz delegated authority to Sarah Fisher concerning fire response efforts.Some support3 reports
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I-15 southbound lane closures are underway as the Governor commits to fire recovery funding and the Forest Service participates in formalizing aid.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Governor Cox led the state response to wildfires, signing stewardship agreements with the U.S. Forest Service.Some support1 report
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Tom Schultz investigated fire damage in the state of Utah.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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Agency testimony is underway regarding legislative body concerns, as bills must pass both the House and the Senate.Some support2 reports
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The Forest Service is relocating to Salt Lake City, while Tom Schultz addresses issues in the West, coinciding with Cox's governorship.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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An administration involving Donald Trump, along with several other individuals, is undergoing agency reorganization and a headquarters move, while facing operational capacity critiques.Some support1 report1 development inside
Gone quiet
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Tom Schultz is involved in approving the Tri-Forest Sustained-Yield Unit for Montana's national forests.Some support1 report
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Tom Schultz oversees the Forest Service in Michigan, managing recreation in the Manistee National Forest and utilizing NWS alerts.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Firefighters are now required to use masks that have been specifically approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).Some support1 report
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Agency downsizing and layoffs are threatening incident command teams, with hires credited to pay raises and administration policies.Well supported3 reports
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Explainers that pass through Tom Schultz
Tom Schultz is a step on the way to someone elseAround Tom Schultz this week
News at the entities that move Tom Schultz most-
Donald Trump StructuralMarco Rubio addressed the Starshield speed slowdown, and Margaret Brennan discussed Donald Trump's endorsement of Turner.Moves Tom Schultz
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Brad Little OperationalBrad Little, Erin Bingham, and others are contesting the Idaho gubernatorial election and House District 32B seat.Moves Tom Schultz
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agency StructuralAn unnamed agency is operating within the state of Hawaii.Moves Tom Schultz
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Congress OperationalCongress passed a sweeping aviation bill on October 19, 2026.Moves Tom Schultz
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Spokane OperationalRalliers organized by Cynthia Hamilton protested Trump administration policies in Spokane.Moves Tom Schultz
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University of Washington StructuralSamples from the Lewis and Clark Expedition are housed in Philadelphia, and Richard Louv discussed academic issues at the University of Washington.Moves Tom Schultz
Connections
The 36 strongest of 47, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Sarah Fisher Structural
Tom Schultz formally delegated functional authority to Sarah Fisher.
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Brad Little Operational
The entities jointly address, co-warn about, and discuss the severe regional wildfire crisis and resource strain in the Western United States.
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agency Structural
Chief Schultz leads the agency's emergency response, establishing a functional leadership dependency.
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Central Washington Structural
Tom Schultz serves as the Chief responsible for the management of Central Washington.
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Spokane Operational
Tom Schultz is functionally responsible for overseeing the fire response in the affected area of Spokane.
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Manistee River Operational
Tom Schultz holds a professional role managing recreational resources within the Manistee National Forest ecosystem.
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Tom Schultz's professional practice is functionally dependent on the safety standards and mask approvals issued by the NIOSH institute.
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Idaho Shared context
Tom Schultz serves as the US Forest Service Chief, operating within the jurisdiction of Idaho.
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Josh Harvey Operational
The two individuals are involved in the operational management and shared information regarding current fire incidents.
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Dave Upthegrove Operational
The two individuals are engaged in professional competition by critiquing the operational capacity and staffing of a shared agency.
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University of Washington Structural
The relationship is characterized by ongoing functional collaboration between the individual and the academic institution.
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Donald Trump Structural
Tom Schultz is professionally impacted by the policies and administrative actions of Donald Trump's administration.
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Oregon State University Transactional
Tom Schultz visited Oregon State University for a summit.
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National Weather Service Shared context
Both entities operate within the same professional sphere and are concurrently affected by shared budgetary cuts impacting their respective agencies.
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New Mexico Shared context
Tom Schultz is located in New Mexico, which is currently experiencing wildfires.
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Amy Klobuchar Operational
The two individuals engaged in a discussion regarding shared concerns.
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Lane County Shared context
Tom Schultz oversees fire response operations within the jurisdiction of Lane County.
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Brooke Rollins Operational
Rollins' professional capacity involves overseeing policy changes within the Forest Service, creating a functional operational link with A.
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Emily Randall Operational
Randall's office coordinated communication directed at Schultz regarding Forest Service administration cuts.
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Utah Shared context
Tom Schultz is conducting official governmental and recovery efforts within the state of Utah.
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Ernesto Alvarado Operational
The evidence suggests that Ernesto Alvarado collaborates with colleagues in the U.S. Forest Service, where Tom Schultz is also based.
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Spencer Cox Mentioned together
The evidence establishes Spencer Cox's professional role regarding the U.S. Forest Service, but provides no direct information regarding a functional relationship between Tom Schultz and Spencer Cox.
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Congress Operational
Tom Schultz, acting as an agency chief, engages with Congress through briefings and oversight regarding fire suppression policies.
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Minnesota Shared context
Tom Schultz operates within the geographical and regulatory context of Minnesota.
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Alaska Shared context
Tom Schultz's professional activities and policy stances occur within the broader geographical and political context of Alaska.
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Michigan Shared context
Tom Schultz oversees the Forest Service within the state of Michigan.
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Southern Environmental Law Center Mentioned together
No direct evidence of a coupling relationship between Tom Schultz and Southern Environmental Law Center was found in the provided timeline.
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House Operational
A legislative body interacts with an agency through testimony addressing legislative concerns.
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Montana Shared context
Tom Schultz operates in Montana, managing national forests within the state's geographical and regulatory context.
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West Shared context
Tom Schultz operates within the context of West.
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Salt Lake City Shared context
Tom Schultz's associated organization, the Forest Service, is relocating its operations to Salt Lake City.
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Craven Shared context
Tom Schultz's political activities regarding forest policy are observed within the context of Craven.
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Colorado Shared context
Tom Schultz opened land for commercial logging within the state of Colorado.
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Pacific Northwest Shared context
Tom Schultz is identified as a signatory representing areas within the Pacific Northwest.
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Rollins Mentioned together
Evidence is insufficient to establish a relationship between the two individuals.
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Idaho Department of Lands Shared context
Tom Schultz's role is noted in relation to regional resources.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
4 events- Tom Schultz is involved in defending the repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule.
- Tom Schultz discussed grazing program issues and land management protocols with the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association.
- Amy Klobuchar discussed concerns with Chief Tom Schultz regarding US Forest Service facilities located in Minnesota.
- Tom Schultz, a Trump appointee, visited Oregon State University for a summit.
August 2026
5 events- Tom Schultz is overseeing the fire response efforts in Lane County.
- Tom Schultz delegated authority to Sarah Fisher concerning fire response efforts.
- I-15 southbound lane closures are underway as the Governor commits to fire recovery funding and the Forest Service participates in formalizing aid.
- Governor Cox led the state response to wildfires, signing stewardship agreements with the U.S. Forest Service.
- Tom Schultz investigated fire damage in the state of Utah.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
2 eventsJune 2026
5 events- An administration involving Donald Trump, along with several other individuals, is undergoing agency reorganization and a headquarters move, while facing operational capacity critiques.
- Tom Schultz is involved in approving the Tri-Forest Sustained-Yield Unit for Montana's national forests.
- Tom Schultz oversees the Forest Service in Michigan, managing recreation in the Manistee National Forest and utilizing NWS alerts.
- Firefighters are now required to use masks that have been specifically approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
- Agency downsizing and layoffs are threatening incident command teams, with hires credited to pay raises and administration policies.