Trump administration moves to end rule protecting swaths of forest land
- Posted on August 18, 2026
- By Al Jazeera
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In brief
The Trump administration's USDA has announced plans to rescind a decades-old forest protection regulation established in 2001. This policy shift aims to address escalating wildfire threats while transferring management authority from federal agencies to state and local governing bodies. Proponents argue this approach will enable more efficient land stewardship and faster decision-making in forest management practices across affected regions.
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Trump administration moves to end rule protecting swaths of forest land
US Agriculture Department says rescinding 2001 rule will help reduce wildfire risk and return control to local managers.
