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Trump Admin Targets Roadless Forest Rule | Lafayette Louisiana News
The Trump administration is rolling back the 2001 roadless rule, which protected millions of acres of national forests from logging and road building, citing wildfire risks and outdated management. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins argues local managers need more flexibility to tackle overgrown forests and insect outbreaks. But environmental groups warn this move threatens old-growth ecosystems, wildlife, and water quality—and says public opinion favors keeping these lands untouched. The Forest Service is now accepting public comments until September 21st, while clarifying the change…
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