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Roadless Rule Under Fire in Oregon | Bend News
Federal officials are moving to scrap Oregon’s 25-year-old Roadless Rule, which shields nearly 200,000 acres in the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests from new roads and logging — sparking a fierce debate. Timber industry advocates say it’s vital for wildfire prevention and local forest management, while environmentalists warn it could destroy pristine wilderness, endanger wildlife, and threaten drinking water sources like Bend’s watershed. The Forest Service admits more roads might increase human-caused fires — even as they claim roads are needed for firefighting access. A final decision…
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