The federal government is moving to repeal the 2001 “roadless rule,” which has limited road construction in parts of national forests. The change would affect how forests in Southern California could be opened for additional logging and related infrastructure.
WHO:Trump administration and federal government; U.S. national forest management agencies
WHAT:Proposed repeal of the “roadless rule,” potentially allowing more road building and logging access in national forests.
WHEN:Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 7:54 PM ET
WHERE:California
WHY:The federal government is moving to repeal the “roadless rule,” which has restricted road construction in certain national-forest areas since 2001.
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