USDA Revokes Clinton-Era Forest Protections
The USDA announced it will rescind the Clinton-era policy that restricted logging, roads, and mining in undeveloped forests. The change affects 59 million acres of federal lands and aligns with President Trump's push to ease regulations. Secretary Brooke Rollins emphasized a return to 'common-sense forest management.'
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced plans to revoke a Clinton-era policy prohibiting logging, roads, and mining in undeveloped forest areas, a senior agency official confirmed on Monday.
The reversal enables improved management of nearly 59 million acres of federal forest lands, according to the USDA, aligning with President Donald Trump's initiative to deregulate environmental policies seen as barriers to industrial growth.
During the Western Governors' Association meeting in Santa Fe, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins declared the repeal of the 2001 Roadless Rule, stating, "With this change, we move towards pragmatic forest management, aiming to preserve our forests for future generations," she remarked at the press briefing.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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