ROADLESS RULE REPEAL: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
A PROPOSAL TO REMOVE NATIONAL FOREST PROTECTIONS
Make your voice heard
The Trump administration has proposed repealing the 2001 Roadless Rule, which protects 58 million acres of national forest from road construction and large-scale logging operations. Here’s a quick breakdown:
What is the roadless rule?
- Established in 2001 to protect undeveloped national forest lands.
- Limits road building, logging, and industrial development in roadless areas.
- Intended to safeguard clean water, wildlife habitat, and recreation opportunities, and reduce road maintenance costs.
What’s happening now?
- Proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule announced by the Trump administration.
- USDA claims it will improve wildfire suppression and expand timber production.
- Scientists warn roads can increase wildfire ignitions, fragment habitat, and spread invasive species.
- Public comment period is open until Sept. 19, 2025 via the Federal Register
Why we care
Roadless areas are where we guide adventures—remote trails, pristine landscapes, and untouched ecosystems.
These forests provide clean rivers, wildlife corridors, and world-class recreation for hikers, climbers, and backcountry travelers.
Losing protections means more roads, more logging, and less wild space for future generations.
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What you can do
Submit your comment before Sept. 19, 2025. Make your voice heard and speak up for our wild places! Click here to comment now on the Federal Register
September 9, 2025
CATEGORY: In The Area, News
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