Trump administration moves to open up logging in national forests
Summary
The Trump administration has proposed removing the "Roadless Rule" from 44 million acres of U.S. national forests. This rule, created in 2001, currently limits road building and logging to protect these forest areas.Key Facts
- The "Roadless Rule" was put in place in 2001 to protect 44 million acres of national forest land.
- The rule stops new roads from being built and restricts logging in these areas.
- The Trump administration wants to remove this rule.
- Removing the rule would make it easier to build roads and increase logging in national forests.
- The U.S. Forest Service is the agency responsible for managing national forests and enforcing this rule.
- Supporters say changing the rule will help manage forests and create jobs.
- Critics worry it will harm the environment and wildlife habitats.
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