Conservation Rule Debate Impacts Virginia's Outdoor Economy
What happened
The Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which designates specific areas within the National Forest System as inventoried roadless areas, was rolled out by Bill Clinton in 1999 near Augusta County. The rule limits the construction of new roads and other impacts in these designated areas. Currently, the Trump administration is attempting to rescind this rule.
From augustafreepress.com
Why it matters
Officials state the Roadless Rule is critical for protecting sensitive wildlife habitat, water quality, and Virginia’s outdoor recreation economy. The repeal of the rule could lead to further fragmentation of forest areas and disrupt wildlife corridors.
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Who's involved
- Bill ClintonRolled out the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in 1999 near Augusta County.
- Augusta CountyThe county near which the conservation rule was implemented.
- VirginiaThe state whose outdoor recreation economy and water resources are protected by the rule.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- VirginiaSpeculative
The state might see changes in the demand for outdoor recreation services and the costs associated with water resource management.
- Augusta CountySpeculative
The county could see changes in local land use and the revenue generated by the outdoor recreation economy.
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The entities involved
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Bill Clinton
President of the United States from 1993 to 2001 (born 1946)
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Augusta County
county in Virginia, United States