Biden administration aims to reverse Trump-era policy on Alaska’s Tongass National Forest: report
November 19, 2021 | Alaska
The Biden administration on Friday is expected to propose a rule that aims to reinstate the ban on roads in about half of Alaska’s Tongass National Forest that some state leaders say will hurt economic growth, according to a report.
The Washington Post, citing two individuals with knowledge of the Agriculture Department’s U.S. Forest Service’s proposal, said the move— if approved– would reinstate the restrictions wiped out by the Trump administration.
About 9.4 million of Tongass’ 16.7 million acres are considered roadless areas. The majority of Tongass is in a natural condition, and the forest is one of the largest, relatively intact temperate rainforests in the world…. (Excerpts from Fox News)
