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Forest Rules Under Fire | Concord News
The U.S. Forest Service is poised to dismantle a 2001 rule protecting millions of acres of wild forest land from logging and road construction, sparking fierce debate. Originally designed to preserve untouched ecosystems, the rule now faces criticism from the Department of Agriculture, which claims it hinders wildfire prevention and forest health treatments. Local managers are being urged to gain more authority over these lands, but mental health advocates warn that losing these natural sanctuaries could devastate therapeutic access to nature. The rule’s creation involved over 600 public…
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