Summary
The Trump administration has decided to remove protections for about 60 million acres of National Forest that previously prevented activities like logging, mining, and road-building. This change will allow these areas, which make up about one-third of national forest land, to be developed.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration is reducing protections for national forests.
- Nearly 60 million acres of National Forest are affected.
- These lands were previously protected from logging, mining, and road-building.
- The change will allow development in these areas.
- The affected land covers sites in more than 40 states.
- This amounts to about one-third of all national forest land.
