national forest
noun
: a usually forested area of considerable extent that is preserved by government decree from private exploitation and is harvested only under supervision
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More recent land news Republicans have introduced an amendment to a federal wildfire bill that would repeal the 2001 Roadless Rule protecting certain national forest lands from logging and roadbuilding, reports Brooke Larsen of the Salt Lake Tribune.
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Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
In announcing its plan, the administration said rescinding the rule would remove prohibitions on road construction and logging on nearly 59 million acres of national forest, arguing that the rule slowed economic development.
—Mariah Meek, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
When a car is needed for a trip to the national forest or a nearby nature preserve, residents get free or discounted rides with Envoy or Waymo.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
This led to immediate pushback from the hunters, anglers, and conservation groups, who have continued to point to the overwhelming amount of public support for a policy that helps protect some of the best hunting and fishing found in our national forest system.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 10 June 2026
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Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
In announcing its plan, the administration said rescinding the rule would remove prohibitions on road construction and logging on nearly 59 million acres of national forest, arguing that the rule slowed economic development.
—Mariah Meek, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
When a car is needed for a trip to the national forest or a nearby nature preserve, residents get free or discounted rides with Envoy or Waymo.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
This led to immediate pushback from the hunters, anglers, and conservation groups, who have continued to point to the overwhelming amount of public support for a policy that helps protect some of the best hunting and fishing found in our national forest system.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 10 June 2026
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“National forest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20forest. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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