Forests on the Chopping Block: Trump's Latest Assault on America's Wilderness The Trump administration's plan to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule has sparked outrage among conservationists and environmental groups.
For nearly two decades, this rule has safeguarded millions of acres of national forests from logging, drilling, and road construction, preserving critical habitat for wildlife and providing clean air and water for millions of Americans.
The administration's argument that the rule is "overly restrictive" and hinders forest management may seem convincing at first.