Forest Protection Blog

« America's Protected Wilderness Turns 40 | Main | Tasmanian Timber Industry Buy-Out? »

Share on Facebook |

September 9, 2004

No Roadless Forest Changes Before Election

At least a temporary tactical victory, as the Bush administration realizes the folly of removing popular roadless forest protection during an election year.

MSNBC - No roadless forest changes before election

The Bush administration said Wednesday it will put off until after the election a final decision on a plan to allow road building and logging on 58 million acres of remote forests where both are now prohibited.