Trump administration plans to rescind 25-year-old forest protection rule

The administration said Tuesday it will rescind the Clinton-era roadless rule that has protected nearly 45 million acres of national forests, potentially opening them to logging, drilling, and road construction.

First covered Aug 18, 2026 · 1:13 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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39d Guardian Environment Trump administration to rescind rule protecting old-growth forests — Almost 45m acres of national forests could be potentially opened to road construction, drilling and logging The Trump administration said on Tuesday it plans…

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usda.gov Usda Acts Remove Roadless Rule Restrictions Exacerbate Rising Wildfire Risk (usda.gov)

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yahoo.com Trump administration advances plan to rescind 'Roadless Rule' protecting national forests

nbcnews.com Trump administration moves to rescind rule that protects millions of acres of national forest

newsweek.com Map Shows Forests in Potential Danger As Trump Admin Scraps Roadless Rule - Newsweek

opb.org Trump administration moves ahead to end roadless rule on national forests - OPB

thehill.com US Forest Service seeks to rescind 2001 'Roadless Rule' affecting 44 million acres of forest

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