USDA Moves to Repeal Roadless Rule | Charlottesville News

The USDA is poised to scrap the Roadless Rule, threatening nearly 400,000 acres of Virginia’s forests with logging and mining — sparking fierce backlash from environmentalists who warn it prioritizes short-term profits over long-term ecological health. This isn’t the first time the rule has faced rollback, but this move signals a major shift toward industrial access in protected lands, reigniting the age-old debate between conservation and economic development. Meanwhile, local headlines include a suspect turning himself in after a shooting, another investigation underway in Charlottesville, widespread power outages from storms, and a structure fire in Keswick — all underscoring a region caught between national policy shifts and everyday emergencies. 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/64d09f806c5d82a3