U.S. Rescinds Roadless Rule In Federal Forests
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July 10, 2025
On June 23, the U.S. Department of Agriculture rescinded the 2001 Roadless Rule, which prohibited road construction, reconstruction, and timber harvest on about 60 million acres of national forest. USDA stated that this will facilitate fire prevention and responsible timber harvest.
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