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flag The USDA is reviewing public input on proposed changes to the Roadless Rule, which protects national forest roadless areas from development.

flag The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reviewing public comments on proposed changes to the Roadless Rule, a federal policy protecting roadless areas in national forests from logging, mining, and road construction. flag Various groups, including ranching associations in Nevada and Wyoming, have urged the USDA to repeal or revise the rule, citing impacts on grazing, economic development, and local land management. flag Conversely, conservation organizations, recreation groups, and tribal and environmental advocates across the West—including in Montana, Washington, Tennessee, and Alaska—have opposed any rollback, emphasizing the rule’s role in safeguarding water quality, wildlife habitats, climate resilience, and outdoor recreation. flag The USDA is evaluating feedback as part of a broader review of the rule’s future, with decisions expected after the public comment period.

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