Trump Admin Targets Roadless Forests | Louisville News

The Trump administration is poised to roll back a key federal roadless rule, threatening over 2,800 acres in Kentucky’s scenic Red River Gorge — a beloved wilderness area near the Daniel Boone National Forest. While officials claim the move will boost forest management and reduce wildfire risk, conservationists warn it could fragment ecosystems and spark more human-caused fires. Scientists agree: roads in untouched forests increase fire ignition. Groups like Kentucky Heartwood, who’ve battled logging before, see the Roadless Rule as vital protection for the region’s wild character — which also fuels tourism, drawing over a million visitors yearly. With staff cuts and reorganization already underway at the Forest Service, this repeal faces mounting opposition, including public comments still open and looming legal challenges. 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/ee8e0d3f95c335ac