Forest with logging roads and timber operations

Loggers say Roadless Rule repeal won't address key industry challenges

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President Trump plans to open some of the nation's last pristine forests to road building and timber companies by repealing the Roadless Rule. However, loggers argue that this policy change will not sufficiently address the major challenges facing their industry. This decision highlights ongoing debates about forest management and economic revival in timber communities.

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Originally published by npr