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Trump Admin Targets Roadless Lands | Tucson News
The Trump administration is rolling back protections for 45 million acres of public lands under the roadless rule, sparking fierce debate over conservation vs. forest management. While officials claim logging reduces wildfire risk, critics warn it fragments habitats and harms water sources—especially in Arizona’s protected forests. Environmentalists argue these untouched areas are vital refuges for endangered species and clean water, and that fire risk isn’t tied to roads but to human activity. With public comment ending soon and Congress pushing to make the rule permanent, this battle over…
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