A closed gate on a path that leads to an inventoried roadless area in the Croatan National Forest. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Updated: Public input sought after USDA moves to end protections for National Forest land

The new deadline to submit public comments on a proposal to rescind the “Roadless Rule” has been extended to Oct. 6, 2026. Two major federal actions are reshaping American’s public lands — the U.S. Forest Service began restructuring the agency this year;

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