The Trump administration’s decision could be reversed through a court challenge or an act of Congress. Alternatively, another presidential administration could revisit the rule — but that would require public comment, meetings and another multi-year process.
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For Tongass projects, critics say environmental rollback could cut the public out of the process
In the Tongass National Forest, this comes at a time when sweeping management changes were already underway.
Court deals potentially fatal blow to logging plan for tens of thousands of acres of Tongass National Forest
The ruling effectively sends the feds back to square one, triggering a fresh environmental review under the landmark National Environmental Policy Act.
Alaska Forest Association names new executive director
Tessa Axelson will be taking over the role from Owen Graham, who led the organization for close to 20 years.