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The Latest On: Roadless Rule

July 29, 2015 | Feature

Saving the Forest for the Trees

Alaska's Tongass National Forest is home to centuries-old trees and rivers flowing among thousands of islands. It is also the last forest where the fight continues to keep timber sales out of roadless areas.

February 3, 2015 | Feature

Timeline of the Roadless Rule

A timeline of the creation of and fight to defend the National Forest Roadless Area Conservation Policy.

October 22, 2018 | Feature

Insider Briefing: Meet Abigail Dillen

New President Abigail Dillen discusses her vision for Earthjustice’s future as the organization battles the assault on environmental safeguards and pushes for a rapid shift to 100% clean energy.

August 2, 2018 | Press Release

USDA Announces Effort to Strip National Forest Protections in Alaska

The agency plans an Alaska-only version of Roadless Rule that will open wildlands to logging

August 1, 2018 | Press Release

Earthjustice Praises New Legislation to Protect National Forests

Legislation would enshrine the 2001 protections of wild forests in law

May 15, 2018 | Blog Post

The House Farm Bill is Really a Harm Bill

The bill on which representatives will vote this week is a disaster not only for our wildlife, but also for a nation that needs to be fed.

April 18, 2018 | Press Release

Earthjustice Condemns Partisan Farm Bill

U.S. Rep. Conaway’s Farm Bill adds toxic, political riders that will harm our health, water, and land

March 22, 2018 | Blog Post

Once Again, Our Largest National Forest Is Under Attack

Alaska's state government has asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to consider overturning hard-earned protections for the Tongass.

September 28, 2017 | Blog Post

Earthjustice wins 16-year-long battle to protect 50 million acres of forests

Latest court ruling upholds Roadless Rule protections for almost 50 million acres of wild lands.

September 22, 2017 | Legal Document

National Roadless Rule Opinion

Opinion on 2001 Roadless Rule in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

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