Business · 29/10/2020Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
US Department of Agriculture Exempts Tongass National Forest from 2001 Roadless Rule
Summary
The USDA is adopting a final rule to exempt the Tongass National Forest from the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, allowing for limited timber harvest and road construction, while maintaining the forest's conservation status.
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