美国农业部计划发表公开评论, 以结束“无路可走的规则”, 保护野地不受开发影响。
USDA plans to open public comments on ending the "roadless rule," protecting wildlands from development.
美国农业部计划开启一个公开评论期, 以考虑结束「无路规则」, 保护数百万英亩野地不受道路开发及伐木影响。
The U.S. Agriculture Department plans to open a public comment period to consider ending the "roadless rule," which protects millions of acres of wildland areas from road development and logging.
该规则于2001年设立,有助于保护野生生物栖息地。
Established in 2001, the rule helps preserve wildlife habitats.
批评者认为,这一举动将使这些地区向工业活动开放,有可能危害环境。
Critics argue the move will open these areas to industrial activities, potentially harming the environment.
地球正义警告说,如果该规则被废除,它可以提起诉讼。
Earthjustice has warned it may sue if the rule is revoked.
评论期从9月16日星期五开始。
The comment period begins on Friday, September 16.