Trump Admin Rolls Back Roadless Rule | Tucson News

The Trump administration is rolling back the 2001 Roadless Rule, which protects 58 million acres of federal forests from logging and road building — a move critics say threatens ecosystems and water sources while the government claims it’s needed to fight wildfires. Environmental groups are rallying against the rollback, calling it a dangerous step toward exploitation, while forest officials argue local managers need more flexibility to tackle fire risks. The public can weigh in until September 21st as this controversial policy shift unfolds amid broader efforts to boost timber and energy development. 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/8b19b2f83f4849e8