JOURNAL ARTICLE

Wash, rinse, repeat: The Trump administration moves to repeal the Roadless Area Conservation Rule.

  • Published In: Trends (15339556), 2025, v. 56, n. 6. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: M. Brown, Susan Jane 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the announcement made by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins regarding the Trump administration's intention to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule (RACR), which was originally established in 2001 to protect unroaded areas in national forests. The RACR aimed to conserve biodiversity, clean water, and recreational opportunities, but has faced ongoing legal challenges and political shifts over the years, including exemptions for Alaska. The article outlines the historical context of the Roadless Rule, the litigation surrounding it, and the implications of the proposed repeal, which may face significant opposition from environmental advocates and could ultimately be addressed by Congress through the introduction of the Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2025. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Trends (15339556). 2025/07, Vol. 56, Issue 6, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1533-9556
  • Accession Number:187035722
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