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The Trump administration plans to revoke the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which has protected nearly 60 million acres of national forests from industrial development for over two decades.

Revoking the rule could open up parts of Wisconsin's Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest to logging and mining, potentially harming tourism, wildlife, and drinking water sources.

Opponents of the repeal argue that industrial development could worsen climate change and increase wildfire risks, as most wildfires start near roads.

The author contends that repealing the rule is an economic loss for Americans, citing the high cost of road construction and maintenance versus the value of outdoor economies.

Americans love their public lands. The values our shared national landscapes

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