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Trump Admin Targets Roadless Forests | Mesa News
The Trump administration is rolling back the “roadless rule,” which shields 45 million acres of public lands from logging and road building, sparking a fierce debate between forest management advocates and environmentalists. The move, justified by claims that logging can reduce wildfire risks and boost timber production, faces backlash from conservation groups who warn it threatens wildlife habitats, clean water sources, and intact ecosystems. Critics argue roads fragment forests, endanger species like jaguars and spotted owls, and degrade water quality — while pointing out that most…
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