Trump government moves forward with plan to eliminate restrictions on timber harvesting
The Trump administration is set to formally propose a plan to end logging prohibitions on roadless areas of national forests, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced on Wednesday.
Under the plan, the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, first implemented in 2001, is intended to be rescinded. This rule has been in place for nearly two decades, covering 58.5 million acres of the forest system's 193 million acres.
The prohibition under the regulation blocks road construction, which is necessary for commercial logging. However, exemptions can be issued for road construction in limited circumstances under the regulation.
The proposed plan will include an environmental impact statement, and the public will be given an opportunity to comment on the plan from now until September 19. Public comments will be taken into account during the development of the environmental impact statement.
The proposal to lift restrictions on the logging of wilderness areas in national forests during the Trump administration was suggested by the U.S. Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture. The plan, if approved, could open up vast areas of forest land for commercial logging.
It's important to note that this plan is still in the proposal stage and will undergo a thorough review process, including public comment and an environmental impact statement, before any changes can be made.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story. If you have any comments or questions about this proposal, you can submit them through the official channels before September 19.
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