I think this is some BS from the tRump USDA. My understanding is that road use in #wildlands is a common source for ignitions that lead to #wildfires. Opening up more #forest land to resource extraction - such as big merchantable trees - doesn't really address dead fuels etc.
USDA acts to remove roadless rule restrictions that exacerbate rising wildfire risk | USDA
https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2026/08/18/usda-acts-remove-roadless-rule-restrictions-exacerbate-rising-wildfire-risk
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