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USDA ANNOUNCES ABIGAIL
KIMBELL AS THE 16TH CHIEF OF THE FOREST SERVICE
Forest Service Chief Dale Bosworth Announces
his Retirement
 WASHINGTON, January 12, 2007 - The U.S.
Department of Agriculture today announced the
selection of Abigail Kimbell as the 16th chief
of the Forest Service. Kimbell succeeds Chief
Dale Bosworth, who is retiring on Feb. 2 after
41 years with the Forest Service.
"Abigail Kimbell is a veteran of the Forest
Service who began as a seasonal worker and has
since filled an impressive series of field
assignments," said Agriculture Secretary Mike
Johanns. "Gail brings a wealth of knowledge to
her new position. She is well respected both
within the agency and by our stakeholders. I'm
confident she will do a terrific job as chief."
"I am grateful to Dale Bosworth for his 41
years of public service and especially for the
tremendous leadership he provided during his six
years as chief," Johanns continued. "I am struck
by all that the Forest Service accomplished
under his watch, from advancing the Healthy
Forest Initiative to a four-fold increase in
fuels treatment work. He also bolstered the
agency's financial system, making it a source of
pride government wide. I wish Dale all the best
in retirement."
Kimbell currently serves as Regional Forester
for the Northern Region in Missoula, Montana,
which includes northern Idaho, and North Dakota.
As Forest Service Chief, Kimbell will oversee an
organization of over 30,000 employees and a
budget of just over $4 billion. Before becoming
regional forester, Kimbell served in the
Washington Office as Associate Deputy Chief for
the National Forest System, with responsibility
for assisting in the development of the Healthy
Forest Restoration.
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