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Ojai council opposes rescission of roadless rule, backs H.R. 3930
Summary
The City of Ojai adopted a resolution opposing the Department of Agriculture’s recommended rescission of the roadless rule and authorized a letter supporting H.R. 3930 (and acknowledging S.2042). Council cited wildfire risk, watershed protection and recreational and economic benefits of intact national-forest lands.
The City of Ojai City Council on Sept. 16 adopted a resolution opposing the rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule — commonly called the roadless rule — and authorized two letters: one opposing the Department of Agriculture’s proposed rescission and a second letter of support for H.R. 3930, a Congressional bill to codify the roadless rule.
Council members and staff framed the issue as locally significant because Ojai is surrounded by the Los Padres National Forest; councilmembers said changes to management that allow expanded road building or industrial activities…
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