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Part of situation: Trump administration moves to rescind national Roadless Rule (12 clusters)

U.S. Forest Service proposes rescinding 2001 Roadless Rule

Roadless Rule National Forest System wildfire prevention logging restrictions land management

The Trump administration, through the U.S. Forest Service, has formally proposed to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This long-standing regulation restricts road construction, commercial logging, and mining across approximately 59 million acres, or 30% of the National Forest System.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins defended the move, stating that the current rule acts as a barrier to essential forest management. She argued that the restrictions prevent local managers from addressing overgrown vegetation, insect outbreaks, and disease, which turn forests into “tinderboxes” for wildfires. The administration aims to return decision-making authority to local agencies to improve forest health and reduce fire risks.

Environmental organizations and conservationists have strongly opposed the proposal. They argue that rescinding the rule threatens critical wildlife habitats, drinking water sources, and climate resilience. Critics also point to research suggesting that increased road access can actually raise wildfire risks by facilitating human-caused ignitions. The proposed changes would primarily impact ten Western states, including Alaska, California, Arizona, Utah, and Wyoming, though Colorado and Idaho maintain their own specific protections.

A public comment period regarding the proposal and the draft environmental impact statement is scheduled to run until September 21.

Entities

Alaska Wilderness League · Bill Clinton · Brooke L. Rollins · Brooke Rollins · Department of Agriculture · Donald Trump · Stephen A. Vaden · Tom Schultz · Trump administration · U.S. Department of Agriculture · U.S. Forest Service · USDA

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Act now to protect Roadless Rule and 45 million acres — 10 stunning images show what's at risk [www.wta.org]
Trump Admin Continues Attack on Roadless Wildlands - Oregon Wild [oregonwild.org]
Hunters, Anglers Push Back Against Removing Roadless Rule On National Forests - [nwsportsmanmag.com]
44 Million Acres of National Forest Face Uncertainty as Roadless Rule Faces Repeal - The Garden Magazine [thegardenmagazine.com]
Ο Τραμπ σχεδιάζει να κόψει αμέτρητα δέντρα για να φτιάξει. . . δρόμους [www.dimokratia.gr]
Trump Administration Moves to Open Millions of Acres for Logging in Forests [wtxnews.com]
Trump Moves to Open 45M Forest Acres to Roads and Logging [newsfactsnetwork.com]
Trump avança em plano de acabar com proteção a florestas nacionais dos EUA [climainfo.org.br]
Trump’s USDA Wants To Throw Decades-Old Rule On Scrap Heap | CDN [conservativedailynews.com]
Public Comment Open for Proposed Repeal of Roadless Rule Impeding Forest Management and Wildfire Prevention [mustreadalaska.com]
Estados Unidos permite la tala en 17,8 millones de hectáreas de bosques, eliminando protecciones de 2001 [noticiasambientales.com]
Trump vuelve a poner en la mira los bosques protegidos con propuesta para eliminar restricciones [www.elbuentono.com.mx]
Trout Unlimited On Feds' National Forest Agenda: “There’s Absolutely No Need To Reverse Roadless Rule" [aksportingjournal.com]
Egy tollvonással törölnék a szabályozást, ami több millió hektár földet érint [www.agrarszektor.hu]
Trump will jahrzehntealten Waldschutz kippen – und öffnet damit 44 Millionen Hektar für Straßen und Abholzung [www.leinetal24.de]
Η κυβέρνηση Τραμπ σχεδιάζει εκμετάλλευση σε παρθένα δάση των ΗΠΑ [www.businessdaily.gr]
Trump Admin Moves to End Roadless Rule for National Forests [internewscast.com]
Trump administration moves ahead to end roadless rule on national forests [srnnews.com]
USDA acts to remove roadless rule restrictions that exacerbate rising wildfire risk [www.montanaoutdoor.com]
USDA acts to remove roadless rule restrictions that exacerbate rising wildfire risk - Oklahoma Farm Report [www.oklahomafarmreport.com]
Trump administration advances plan to rescind protections for nearly 45 million wild acres [www.tacomadailyindex.com]
The USFS Wants to Rescind the Roadless Rule, Speak Up Now [www.themeateater.com]
聯邦擬撤森林保護法 加州400萬英畝受影響 | 大紀元 [www.epochtimes.com]
How Trump and His Allies Are Attacking America’s Forests [earthjustice.org]
Roadless Rule Myths vs. Facts: Why Rescission Is Good for Forests and Access - BlueRibbon Coalition [blueribboncoalition.org]
Roadless Rule Repeal Would Actually Reach Deep Into Minnesota, Wisconsin Forests [kroc.com]
Administración Trump proyecta eliminar regla ambiental que protege 45 millones de acres forestales [eldiariony.com]
Why Colorado wilderness won’t be included in the USDA’s roadless rule repeal [www.skyhinews.com]
Why Colorado wilderness won’t be included in the USDA’s roadless rule repeal [www.summitdaily.com]
Trump will jahrzehntealten Waldschutz kippen – und öffnet damit 44 Millionen Hektar für Straßen und Abholzung [www.mannheim24.de]
Trump will jahrzehntealten Waldschutz kippen – und öffnet damit 44 Millionen Hektar für Straßen und Abholzung [www.tz.de]
Trump will jahrzehntealten Waldschutz kippen – und öffnet damit 44 Millionen Hektar für Straßen und Abholzung [www.kreiszeitung.de]
Η κυβέρνηση Τραμπ σκοπεύει να ανοίξει προς εκμετάλλευση παρθένα δάση έκτασης 180 εκατομμυρίων στρεμμάτων [www.ypaithros.gr]
Administrația Trump vrea să deschidă exploatării aproape 18 milioane de hectare de pădure virgină - Știrile ProTV [stirileprotv.ro]
Forest fires follow roads. The Trump administration wants to build more [lookout.co]
Τροπολογία-σκάνδαλο: O Τραμπ αφήνει απροστάτευτα παρθένα δάση 180 εκατ. στρεμμάτων | Το Κουτί της Πανδώρας [www.koutipandoras.gr]
ΗΠΑ: Εισήγηση για την τροπολογία νόμου που απαγορεύει εργασίες σε παρθένα δάση [www.newsbomb.gr]
Η κυβέρνηση Τραμπ θέλει να ανοίξει 180 εκατ. στρέμματα παρθένων δασών σε εκμετάλλευση [www.newsbeast.gr]
Η κυβέρνηση Τραμπ ανοίγει τον δρόμο για εκμετάλλευση 180 εκατ. στρεμμάτων παρθένων δασών [www.protothema.gr]
Roadless Rule Still Under Threat [eugeneweekly.com]
ΗΠΑ: Η κυβέρνηση Τραμπ ανοίγει τον δρόμο για εκμετάλλευση 180 εκατ. στρεμμάτων παρθένων δασών [www.ertnews.gr]
Trump administration moves to end 2001 roadless rule on national forests [www.livenowfox.com]
Estados Unidos busca permitir la tala de árboles en bosques nacionales para construir carreteras [tribuna.com.mx]
Trump Administration Proposes Repeal of National Forest Roadless Rule [www.world-today-news.com]
Trump administration advances plan to rescind ‘Roadless Rule’ protecting national forests [dnyuz.com]
EEUU busca permitir la explotación maderera y construir carreteras en bosques vírgenes [www.tvn-2.com]
AWL Response to DEIS on Roadless Rule [alaskawild.org]
The Roadless Rule already allows fuel reduction: rescinding it could expand access for roads, drilling and logging across nearly 45 million acres [dmnews.com]
Forest fires follow roads. The Trump administration wants to build more [www.kpbs.org]
Trump administration advances plan to open national forests to development [grist.org]
No new Canada tariffs — for now [www.vox.com]
Forest fires follow roads. The Trump administration wants to build more [laist.com]
Trump’s USDA Wants To Throw Decades-Old Rule On Scrap Heap [dailycaller.com]
Trump will jahrzehntealten Waldschutz kippen – und öffnet damit 44 Millionen Hektar für Straßen und Abholzung [www.merkur.de]
New Mexico leaders respond to end of 'roadless rule' [www.kob.com]
USDA moves to end the Roadless Rule [www.deseret.com]
Trump wants more roads and logging in California forests. Here’s the wildfire risk [calmatters.org]
Trump administration moves ahead to end roadless rule on national forests [www.troyrecord.com]
Trump administration moves ahead to end roadless rule on national forests [www.bangordailynews.com]
Trump’s latest assault on public lands [www.vox.com]
Trump admin to rescind decades-long roadless rule for national forests — enrages environmentalists nationwide [nypost.com]