Conservationists want Congress to do more to protect New England’s roadless areas

By: Molly Rains

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: October 5, 2026

Words: 1,150

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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As the period for public comment on the proposed rollback of the Roadless Rule draws to a close, some conservationists want Congress to do more.

The Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which dates to 2001, prohibits road construction and timber harvesting in remote areas of national forests across the country. A proposal from the U.S. Department of Agriculture would remove those federal limitations on the allowed uses of roadless areas.

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