Idaho Roadless Rule wont be affected by revocation of national directive

The Trump administration's decision to rescind the national roadless rule will not impact Idaho's state-specific roadless rule, which allows limited logging and road building in certain areas. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the revocation of the national rule, affecting 58 million acres, citing it as outdated. In contrast, Idaho's rule, crafted in 2006 and implemented in 2008, was developed through a collaborative process involving various stakeholders, including conservation groups and the timber industry. It protects 3. 2 million acres from logging and road construction while permitting limited activities on 6 million acres.

The Idaho rule has survived legal challenges and has garnered support from local organizations, such as the Idaho Conservation League. John Robison highlighted the transparency of the public process that led to the rule's creation. The Idaho roadless rule exemplifies a balance between conservation and local resource management. Its preservation amid broader national changes underscores its significance to Idaho's environmental and economic landscape.