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Trump Administration Proposes Rescinding Roadless Rule for 44 Million Acres

8/19/2026

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The Trump administration has proposed rescinding the Roadless Rule, removing protection from 44 million acres of forest.
Forest Service said the change would lift bans on road building, logging, mining and oil-gas drilling.
Brooke Rollins said the rule kept millions of acres off-limits and the proposal would return authority to local managers.
Kristin Gendzier warned the proposal could enable reckless projects that scar landscapes and harm tourism, recreation and clean-water users.

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The Trump administration has proposed rescinding the Roadless Rule, removing protection from 44 million acres of forest.
Forest Service said the change would lift bans on road building, logging, mining and oil-gas drilling.
Brooke Rollins said the rule kept millions of acres off-limits and the proposal would return authority to local managers.
Kristin Gendzier warned the proposal could enable reckless projects that scar landscapes and harm tourism, recreation and clean-water users.