Trump Administration Rescinds Protections on National Forests
The Trump administration has announced its decision to rescind the Roadless Rule, which previously protected 58 to 59 million acres of National Forest land from logging and other developmental activities. This move opens the door for increased logging, mining, and road construction in protected forests, affecting millions of acres across the country, including significant areas in Colorado and Alaska. The announcement has drawn criticism from conservationists and raises concerns about the environmental impact and access to these undeveloped lands.
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