Trump Plan to Scrap Roadless Protections Faces Colorado Shield and Legal Hurdles
The U.S. Forest Service filed to rescind the federal roadless rule covering about 45 million acres of national forest land, arguing it would improve forest health and wildfire prevention, while environmental groups warn it could lead to more roads and ignitions. Colorado and Idaho are exempt because they have their own roadless protections. The proposal enters a public-comment period with a Sept. 21 deadline and is likely to spark litigation once finalized.