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Trump's Logging Mandate Sparks Wildfire and Biodiversity Concerns

9/1/2025

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President Trump has mandated increased logging in national forests, emphasizing its national significance.
Federal officials intend to repeal the Clinton-era "Roadless Rule."
Critics caution that this may elevate wildfire risks and negatively impact biodiversity, as 97% of human-caused wildfires occur near roads.
Environmentalists assert that this rollback jeopardizes conservation initiatives and public land protections.

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President Trump has mandated increased logging in national forests, emphasizing its national significance.
Federal officials intend to repeal the Clinton-era "Roadless Rule."
Critics caution that this may elevate wildfire risks and negatively impact biodiversity, as 97% of human-caused wildfires occur near roads.
Environmentalists assert that this rollback jeopardizes conservation initiatives and public land protections.