The U.S. Forest Service has announced the appointment of Jacqueline Buchanan as the Regional Forester for the Pacific Northwest Region, effective January 14, 2024. Buchanan has served in the U.S. Department of Agriculture for more than 33 years, and has experience at all levels. She succeeds Acting Regional Forester Liz Berger who will return to her permanent position as a Deputy Regional Forester for the Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region.