More land is being protected, but more fossil fuels could also be on the horizon.
Under a new policy, federal agencies will have to weigh the climate costs of their actions.“As our nation’s largest national forest and the largest intact temperate rainforest in the world, the Tongass National Forest is key to conserving biodiversity and addressing the climate crisis,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said
. “Restoring roadless protections listens to the voices of Tribal Nations and the people of Southeast Alaska while recognizing the importance of fishing and tourism to the region’s economy.”hunting and fishing wilderness, but old-growth timber and minerals that are sought after by mining companies. These resources are invaluable to Alaska’s economy and livelihood.
“The Tongass National Forest has provided for the people of this land since time immemorial and in many ways, the forest is the lungs of the world,” Gloria Burns, Vice President of the Ketchikan Indian Community Tribal Council, said “The reinstatement of the Roadless Rule is an important step. I come from a family of weavers and we rely culturally, spiritually, and economically on a thriving and healthy old growth forest.”
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