Ending the ‘Roadless Rule’ Could Affect Wildfires, Wildlife in Oregon, Washington Federal Forests

Ending the ‘roadless rule’ could affect wildfires, wildlife in Oregon, Washington federal forests

For some firefighters and timber executives, new roads in remote areas represent a promising policy change — while environmentalists and some hunters worry it could affect wildlife habitat for the worse.

Heinrich urges New Mexicans to fight against ‘Roadless Rule’ repeal

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) on Wednesday took to the floor of the U.S. Senate to call on New Mexicans to submit comments on a Trump administration proposal to rescind a policy preventing road construction and logging in wild spaces.

Jo Co Commission Supports Rescission of Clinton-Era Roadless Rules

Johnson County’s Commissioners voted to stand behind the Trump Administration in the effort to rescind the long-standing roadless rules in place on Federal lands.Commission Chairman Bill Novotny made the request of the commission to show their support of the effort.According to the Associated Press, the Trump administration plans to rescind the roadless rule adopted during Bill Clinton’s presidency in 2001.The rule impeded road construction and …

Patagonia Slams White House Move to Axe 'Roadless Rule', Urges Public to Weigh In

Patagonia publicly called out the Trump administration in an open letter published in a Time magazine column this month. The company’s CEO, Ryan Gellert, voiced the company’s opposition to a White House proposal to overturn the “Roadless Rule.” The column urged the public to weigh in against rescinding the rule during the comment period, which closes after this week. This conservation rule, in place since 2001, limits new roads, timber harvest, …

Dear Editor: What is the Real Motivation Behind Roadless Rule Repeal?

Dear Editor, What is the real motivation behind the roadless rule repeal? The U.S. Department of Agriculture's roadless conservation rule was adopted about twenty-four years ago, with 95% of the 1.6 million public comments in favor of the rule. Since then, the rule has preserved and protected watersheds, fisheries, wildlife habitats, and enhanced recreational opportunities that many...