Trump Rolls Back Forest Protections | San Diego News

The Trump administration is poised to gut a key rule protecting millions of acres of untouched national forest land from logging and road building — a move that could unleash wildfire risks, as U.S. Forest Service data shows roads are the epicenter of most human-caused fires. Despite claims that opening these areas will help manage fuels, critics argue it’s a dangerous gamble: studies prove wildfires are four times more likely near roads, and existing treatments already keep fire risk low. Environmental groups and lawmakers warn this rollback prioritizes timber profits over public safety, with a final comment deadline set for September 21st. 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/aaa8a0c3624998cc