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The Trump administration is poised to dismantle a key roadless rule protecting four million acres of California’s national forests — a move that could unleash logging and road construction in some of the state’s most remote areas, despite overwhelming evidence that roads are a leading cause of wildfires. While officials claim this rollback will improve forest health and reduce fire risk, Forest Service data shows nearly two-thirds of human-caused fires start near roads. California leaders warn it could heighten danger and strain firefighting resources. Nationwide, wildfires are four times more likely to ignite near roads — and environmental groups argue more development won’t curb fires and may worsen them, especially with existing maintenance woes. Though the administration insists new roads or logging aren’t required, critics remain wary, citing past pushes for timber expansion. The public has until September 21 to weigh in.

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