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Oregon’s Roadless Rule Under Fire | Bend News
The Trump administration is eyeing the repeal of a 20-year-old “Roadless Rule” protecting nearly 200,000 acres in Oregon’s Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests — including iconic spots like Tumalo Mountain and Cascade lakes — from new roads and logging. Supporters say it’s vital for wildfire prevention and local forest management, while environmentalists warn it could destroy fragile ecosystems, harm wildlife, and threaten Bend’s drinking water from the Tumalo Creek watershed. With public comments due by September 21st and a final decision expected by 2027, this battle pits resource access…
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