Ending a Policy of Neglect: Why Rescinding the Roadless Rule Matters
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s decision to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule is one step towards reversing decades of forest neglect that has left millions of acres vulnerable to severe wildfire, insect infestations, and disease. Enacted during the final hours of Bill Clinton’s presidency, the Roadless Rule unilaterally imposed sweeping restrictions on road construction and…