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Trump administration advances plan to rescind 'Roadless Rule' protecting national forests
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· August 18, 2026
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Key points This rule, established in 2001, currently safeguards over 44 million acres of land. A proposal has been made to reverse a rule protecting national forests.
A proposal has been made to reverse a rule protecting national forests. This rule, established in 2001, currently safeguards over 44 million acres of land.
The proposal would allow for the construction of roads and logging in these areas. California is among the regions that would be affected by this change.
Further information on this proposal is available, including details on the potential impact of rescinding the rule and the areas that would be affected.
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Published: August 18, 2026 ·
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