EventThe Trump‑era administration has filed a proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule, lifting road‑building and logging bans on nearly 59 million acres—including southeast Alaska’s Tongass National Forest. The move threatens critical habitat for eagles, bears and salmon, endangers water supplies for 47 million Americans, and faces a public comment deadline of September 21, 2026.
President Biden‑administration's proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule would lift road‑building and logging bans on nearly 59 million acres, including southeast Alaska’s Tongass National Forest. The move threatens wildlife habitat, water quality for 47 million Americans, and could endanger endangered species.
The Trump administration will file a proposal to remove the 2001 roadless rule that protects parts of national forests, including Alaska’s Tongass. Environmental groups warn the change could threaten old growth forests, wildlife, water supplies and wildfire management while local managers gain more authority.
