Sierra Club Statement on USDA Announcement to Remove Roadless Rule Protections

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By Sierra ClubAug 18, 2026, 10:35 pm225 ptsTop
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced its latest step to eliminate protections under the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, claiming the move is necessary to reduce wildfire risk and expand forest management. Since the Forest Service created the Roadless Rule in 2001, it has…

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Sierra Club Statement on USDA Announcement to Remove Roadless Rule Protections

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