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flag The Trump administration fast-tracked logging in Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest, sparking legal challenges over environmental law violations and ecological harm.

flag The Trump administration is fast-tracking logging in Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest, beginning in August 2025 during a shortened three-week public comment period, sparking legal challenges. flag Environmentalists sued, citing violations of the National Environmental Policy Act, risks to endangered bats, and harm to a nearby national natural landmark. flag A federal judge temporarily blocked the project before allowing it to resume; the case remains pending. flag Critics allege the administration is expanding "categorical exclusions" under NEPA to bypass full environmental reviews, enabling faster timber sales despite potential significant impacts. flag The project, which has only partially been completed, targets nearly 70 acres, with advocates emphasizing the long-term ecological value of standing trees over short-term timber gains.

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