The USDA is poised to scrap a 25-year-old roadless rule protecting national forests — a move that could open vast wilderness to logging and development. Conservationists warn it threatens wildlife habitats and may even increase wildfire risks, while the Forest Service argues more roads would improve fire response. Public comments are open until September 21 — your voice could shape the future of America’s forests.

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