Environmentalists are upset about a proposal to change national forest policies. A long-standing rule has limited development on these lands. The US Forest Service is now seeking to scrap this rule, which was adopted nearly two decades ago.

The agency views the current rule as too restrictive. It believes this has hindered efforts to manage forests effectively and reduce the risk of wildfires. Further details about the proposal and its potential impact are available from the relevant authorities.

The move to rescind the rule has drawn criticism from environmental groups across the country.