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Forest Rule Rollback Sparks Debate | Duluth News
The U.S. Forest Service is poised to scrap a 2001 rule protecting nearly 60 million acres of national forests from logging and road building — a move critics say could unleash wildfire risks and insect damage. While the Agriculture Secretary argues the rule’s outdated and hinders forest health, governors and Native American tribes are rallying against the rollback. Public comments are now open until September 21, 2026 — as millions of acres hang in the balance amid fierce debate over conservation, management, and local control. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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