Trump administration seeks to revoke forest land protection rule

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed rescinding the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which currently restricts road construction and logging on nearly 45 million acres of national forest land. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins stated that the change aims to reduce wildfire risks by empowering local forest managers. However, environmental groups warn that this move could lead to increased wildfire risks and habitat disruption for wildlife. Public comments on the proposal will be accepted until September 21.

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