Chris French
Deputy Chief, National Forest System, U.S. Forest Service
Washington, D.C.
Summary
Senior operational leader for the National Forest System with nationwide scope and responsibility. nationalforests+1
Frequent congressional witness and policy communicator, regularly providing formal testimony on bills and Forest Service positions to House and Senate committees. house+2
Deep operational background across multiple field disciplines, with early career experience on the Coronado National Forest and work in recreation, fire, fuels, wildlife, NEPA, forest planning, and wilderness. nationalforests+1
Public outreach and partnership-focused: authors leadership communications promoting initiatives such as National Forest Week and partnerships to connect diverse communities with national forests. usda+1
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
Testimony of Chris French Concerning Nine Bills (Senate Subcommittee)
July 1, 2023Testimony covering nine Senate bills under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service.
Statement of Chris French, Deputy Chief, National Forest System (House testimony)
March 1, 2023Testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources discussing multiple federal lands bills and the Forest Service's positions.
Testimony of Christopher B. French Regarding Eight Bills
October 1, 2021Formal testimony presented to the Senate Committee (and subcommittees) describing the Forest Service's views on multiple bills affecting National Forest System lands.