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Administration Looks to Eliminate Protections for Roadless Areas In National ForestsReprinted from Audubon NewswireIn a move widely condemned by conservationists, sportsmen’s associations, and outdoor recreation groups, the Bush Administration announced plans July 12 to eliminate the Clinton-era Roadless Area Conservation Rule limiting logging and development in 58.5 million acres of national forest. Audubon is calling on Americans who care about the environment to let the Administration know how they feel during the public comment period ending September 14. They can take action on the Web at http://www.capitolconnect.com/audubon/summary.asp?subject=336. “The implementation of the Roadless Rule had more Americans commenting on it and supporting it than any other federal rule in U.S. history. Yet, the administration has ignored the public’s clearly expressed desire to protect the last untouched areas of our national forests,” said Bob Perciasepe, Audubon’s chief operating officer. “We urge those Americans who care about the fate of our nation’s forests to once again let the government know how you feel during this public comment period.”
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