Forest Service chief faces scrutiny over logging ties as Trump plans to scrap protections
The US Forest Service chief, Tom Schultz, is facing scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest as the Trump administration moves to rescind the 'roadless rule.' Critics argue the move favors timber industry interests at the expense of environmental protections.
Why it matters
The rollback of environmental protections for millions of acres of forest has significant implications for climate policy and biodiversity.
A truck carrying old-growth trees that were recently cut down, in the Tongass national forest on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, on 2 July. A truck carrying old-growth trees that were recently cut down, in the Tongass national forest on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, on 2 July. Democracy, climate and justice Logging and land-clearing Forest Service chief faces scrutiny over logging ties as Trump plans to scrap protections Rollback of ‘roadless rule’ expected to benefit companies US Forest Service chief, Tom Schultz, previously lobbied for
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