Trump moves to strip protections from 44M acres of national forest
The Trump administration is proposing to remove protections from roughly 45 million acres of national forest land. This would allow activities like road construction and logging on land currently restricted by a 25-year-old policy. The administration says this will improve forest health, though the change is likely to face disagreement over whether development or protection better serves public interests.
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National story. 51 articles from 35 sources. 34 are on the bar; 1 is an international, entertainment or tech outlet, listed separately. Updated Aug 20, 2026.
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12 sourcesTrump admin moves to allow logging and construction in national forests
NH Reaction Mixed on Trump Plans To Dismantle Roadless Rule on National Forest
Trump administration advances plan to open national forests to development
Administration Moves to Open National Forests to Roadbuilding, Drilling, and Logging
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17 sourcesWhy Colorado wilderness won’t be included in the USDA’s roadless rule repeal
Trump administration moves to end rule protecting areas within National Forests
Trump administration moves to allow logging in 62,000 acres of Superior National Forest
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5 sourcesTrump Admin Seeks To Develop Millions Of Acres Of National Forest Land
Trump administration moves to end protections for nearly 45 million acres of national forests
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1 articleTrump administration moves to end rule protecting swaths of forest land
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The story so far
3 developments- Aug 18Trump moves to strip protections from 44M acres of national forest
- Aug 18Administration moves to rescind forests rule
- Aug 19Administration Moves to Open National Forests to Roadbuilding, Drilling, and Logging
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Quiet for 60 daysLast development · Aug 19 — Administration Moves to Open National Forests to Roadbuilding, Drilling, and Logging