USDA Says It Needs Roads to Fight Remote Wildfires, but a New Study Says Roads Bring More Fire to Forests

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By By Zoë RomMar 24, 2026, 5:00 am125 ptsTrending
Opponents of the move say the Trump administration’s push to rescind the Roadless Rule is a giveaway to the timber industry that ignores science and will make wildfires worse. By Zoë Rom When the Trump administration announced plans last year to rescind a rule limiting roadbuilding and timber harvests on…

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