Roadless Rule Under Fire | Columbia News

The U.S. Forest Service is moving to scrap the 25-year-old roadless rule, which shields pristine forest areas like Bee Cove and Ellicott Rock from logging, mining, and development. While officials argue it’ll improve wildfire response and local management flexibility, conservationists warn it threatens rare wildlife, endangered plants, and fragile ecosystems. Public input ends September 21—your voice could decide the future of these wild places. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e500ae9d02d38c07