BIO
Chris French currently serves as Deputy Chief of the National Forest System for the USDA Forest Service, based in Washington D.C. In this role, Chris is responsible for policy, oversight and direction for natural resource and public service delivery programs across the 193 million acres of National Forests and Grasslands in 44 states and territories that make up the National Forest System. Prior to his current position, Chris served in a variety of leadership positions on ranger districts, national forests, and at the national headquarters. Chris began his career in Arizona on the Coronado National Forest and has worked in recreation, fire, fuels, wildlife, NEPA, forest planning, and wilderness.