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The Trump administration's USDA is seeking public input for only three weeks on its plan to revoke the 2001 Roadless Rule, which protects 59 million acres of US forest land, raising concerns about limited public participation and potential weakening of forest conservation efforts amid proposed US Forest Service reorganizations.
The Trump administration plans to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule, which protects nearly 60 million acres of national forests from road construction, arguing it will aid wildfire suppression. However, experts warn that more roads could increase wildfire risks, as roads are common ignition points and can alter vegetation. The move has sparked controversy, with environmental groups opposing it and some former officials suggesting that targeted, 'surgical' road building might be beneficial for firefighting and forest health. The public comment period on this proposal ends September 19.
The Trump administration plans to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule, which protects 30% of national forest lands from development, including 2 million acres in Oregon, to promote logging and economic growth, sparking opposition from environmental advocates and local communities.
The Trump administration announced plans to repeal the 2001 Roadless Rule, which protects 58 million acres of national forests from road construction and logging, citing outdated regulations. Environmental advocates warn this could lead to increased wildfire risk, habitat destruction, and privatization of public lands, and vow to oppose the move through legal action.
The Trump administration announced the rescinding of protections on nearly 59 million acres of national forest land, including the largest old growth forest, to facilitate logging and road construction, citing wildfire risk reduction, a move met with praise from some lawmakers and criticism from environmental groups.
The Trump administration announced plans to revoke the 2001 roadless rule, opening 58 million acres of national forests to road construction and development, arguing that the regulation was outdated and restrictive, thus allowing more resource management flexibility.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the rescinding of the 2001 Roadless Rule, which restricts road construction and timber harvest on nearly 59 million acres of national forests. This move aims to improve forest management, reduce wildfire risks, and boost economic development in rural areas by allowing more local decision-making and responsible resource use.