The Trump administration is trying to kill a rule that protects millions of acres of national forests | Charles F Sams III
Summary
The U.S. government is trying to undo the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which has protected over 58 million acres of national forests from roads and logging since 2001. This change would allow more development on public lands, raising concerns about environmental damage and loss of access for visitors.Key Facts
- The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects national forests by banning road-building and logging.
- It has protected more than 58 million acres since 2001 with strong public support.
- The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke L Rollins, is working to remove this rule.
- Removing the rule could lead to more logging and construction in national forests.
- National forests provide habitat for many animals like grizzly bears, wolves, and salmon.
- Forested lands help filter drinking water for over 180 million Americans.
- The change may benefit business interests seeking to extract resources from public lands.
- There is broad public support for preserving these wild areas across political lines.
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