The U.S. Forest Service has proposed to rescind the 2001 “Roadless Rule,” which currently prohibits road construction and logging in certain areas of national forests. This move could affect approximately 44 million acres of national forest land. The proposal was announced on August 18, 2026, as part of the Trump administration's efforts to open up these areas for logging activities.
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U.S. Forest Service proposes changes to logging regulations in national forests
The U.S. Forest Service has announced a proposal to rescind the 2001 “Roadless Rule,” which restricts logging and road construction in national forests. This change could impact around 44 million acres of forest land.
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