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The Trump administration wants to build more roads through national forests

Aug 29, 2025 - 18:13
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The Trump administration wants to build more roads through national forests
The Gifford Fire, the largest fire to burn in California so far this year, started near a road. Research shows wildfires are more likely to start within 50 feet of a road than they are farther out.

The Trump administration argues that rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule will help wildland firefighters. Fire researchers warn that more roads could exacerbate the problem.

(Image credit: Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images)

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