The USDA has announced the rollback of a significant protection for America's national forests, the Roadless Rule, initially established in 2001. This change is poised to open nearly 59 million acres of forest land to road construction and timber harvesting. While the USDA argues this will enhance timber production and wildfire management, conservationists warn it could lead to severe ecological damage and increased wildfire risks. Critics argue this move aligns with an agenda favoring industrial logging over conservation, particularly affecting sensitive areas like Alaskan forests.
"Make no mistake: this administration will do whatever it takes to sell off the places where we hunt, fish, recreate, and partake in long-standing traditions..."
"Today's announcement is a clear attempt to sell off public land for industrial-scale clear-cut logging."
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