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Roadless Rule Under Fire | Bend News
The U.S. Forest Service is rolling back the 2001 Roadless Rule, which for 25 years protected 44 million acres of national forests from road construction — a move sparking fierce debate. Officials argue local managers need more flexibility to tackle wildfire risks and forest health, especially in the West, while environmentalists warn it could unleash logging and habitat destruction. Public comments are open until September 21 — and this decision could reshape how millions of acres are managed forever. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…
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