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Forest Service roadless rule repeal puts North Carolina old-growth at risk

Original: U.S. Forest Service’s roadless rule repeal threatens North Carolina’s old-growth trees

The U.S. Forest Service is moving to repeal the roadless rule, a measure that has long protected untouched forest land from road construction and logging. In North Carolina, conservationists warn the repeal would open old-growth forests to development and timber cutting. The change is drawing concern from environmental groups and residents who value the state's remaining pristine woodland.

Why now: A federal policy change threatens protected old-growth forests in North Carolina, alarming environmental advocates.

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• U.S. Forest Service’s roadless rule repeal threatens North Carolina’s old-growth trees · WFAE 90.7

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