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US Administration Ends Forest Protection Rule

Updated 2026-08-18 21:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

The US Agriculture Department has rescinded a 2001 rule aimed at protecting forest land, citing wildfire risk reduction and local control as reasons.

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Al Jazeera
US Agriculture Department says rescinding 2001 rule will help reduce wildfire risk and return control to local managers.
2026-08-18 21:26 UTC
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