Trump Admin Targets Roadless Forest Rules | Amarillo News

The Trump administration is rolling back a 2001 rule that shielded millions of acres of national forests from logging and development, arguing it’s outdated and hinders wildfire prevention. Officials claim overgrown forests are fueling dangerous fires and that local managers need more flexibility to tackle insect outbreaks and disease. But environmental groups warn this move threatens old-growth forests, wildlife, and clean water, and question the urgency given the Forest Service’s existing road maintenance backlog. With public comments open until September 21, the debate centers on whether relaxing protections will truly improve forest health—or open the door to more development and more fires, as climate change continues to worsen conditions. 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/32d3f2c988710a7a