The Trump administration is advancing plans to rescind the Roadless Rule, which protects over 44 million acres of national forests across the United States. This move would particularly affect two million acres of wilderness in Oregon and other protected lands, including the Chugach and Tongass forests. Proponents of the rollback argue that increasing road access in these areas will help mitigate wildfires. However, environmental groups and outdoor advocates warn that dismantling these protections threatens wildlife, indigenous communities, water resources, and outdoor recreational opportunities. Public comment periods are being opened, as various stakeholders push back against the proposed changes. Critics emphasize that the repeal could exacerbate wildfire risks and is detrimental to conservation efforts.