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NFMA Rule Challenge


A 1976 law requires the Forest Service to protect wildlife on the national forests and allow citizens to participate in management decisions. The Bush administration has moved to reduce protections and all but cut citizens out of the process. Earthustice filed suit to challenge the new rules. In March 2007, a federal judge invalidated the administration's new regulations.

Defenders of Wildlife
Sierra Club
The Wilderness Society
Greg Loarie


Last Updated: June 30, 2010
Case Number # 9599