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Roadless Rule Repeal Sparks Forest Debate | Salt Lake City News
The USDA is poised to scrap the 20-year-old Roadless Rule, which protects 44 million acres of national forests from road building and logging. With a draft environmental impact statement filed and public comments due by September 21, this move comes alongside congressional efforts to make changes permanent. While supporters claim it will reduce wildfire risk and boost energy development, critics warn of environmental harm. Despite repeal, permits and reviews would still be required — but the shift signals a major policy reversal with deep implications for conservation, forest health, and…
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