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Roadless Rule Under Fire | Durham News
The USDA is reviving a controversial plan to scrap a 20-year-old roadless rule, potentially opening tens of thousands of acres in the Pisgah and Nantahala forests to logging and road construction — sparking fierce debate. Supporters say outdated rules block vital forest management like wildfire prevention and timber access, arguing local officials know the land best. Critics, including environmental groups, warn it threatens wildlife, clean water, scenic beauty, and outdoor recreation economies — noting most public comments last fall opposed the rollback. The agency clarifies this isn’t an…
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