The Trump administration announced plans to repeal the 2001 “roadless rule,” opening up 58 million acres of back country in national forests to road construction and development. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins called the rule outdated and said its repeal would bring consistency and sustainability to forest management. Environmental groups criticized the move, warning of potential destruction to untouched landscapes and promising legal challenges. The unspoiled land affected includes iconic areas like Tongass National Forest in Alaska and the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness in Idaho. The decision is part of a broader effort by the administration to increase logging and resource extraction on federal lands.