NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 18, 2026Miami-Dade
Trump administration moves to rescind national forest roadless rule
The Trump administration announced plans to remove a 25-year-old federal rule that prohibits logging, road construction, and development on designated national forest lands. This action would reverse long-standing protections for millions of acres of forest across the United States.
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The rescission of this rule would change the legal status of national forest lands, potentially allowing commercial development and resource extraction in areas previously protected from such activities.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration is moving to rescind the 'roadless rule'.
- The rule has been in place for approximately 25 years.
- The rule currently prohibits logging, road building, and development on national forest lands.
- The announcement was made on a Tuesday.
- The proposal has drawn opposition from environmental groups.
Who's Mentioned
personAlex Craven“Forest campaign manager for the Sierra Club.”organizationTrump administration“The administration initiating the policy change.”locationTongass National Forest“The nation's largest national forest, cited as a key area of concern.”organizationU.S. Forest Service“The agency filing the proposal to rescind the rule.”personBill Clinton“President who signed the original roadless rule in 2001.”personChris Krupp“Attorney with WildEarth Guardians opposing the proposal.”locationAlbuquerque, N.M.“The location where the announcement was reported.”personEmma Powell“Government affairs manager for the Alaska Wilderness League.”other368,000“Number of miles of existing roads in national forests.”personBrooke Rollins“U.S. Agriculture Secretary supporting the proposal.”organizationAP“The news agency reporting the announcement.”personDavid Jenkins“President of Conservatives for Responsible Stewardship.”