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Trump Ends Forest Protections

Updated 2026-08-18 21:40 UTC 1 source Negative

President Trump has moved to end protections for 44 million acres of U.S. forests, reversing a rule that had banned logging and other industry activities in these areas.

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Scientific American

Trump moves to end protections for 44 million acres of U.S. forests

The 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects the nation’s forests from logging and other industry activities

2026-08-18 18:59 UTC