SC's national forests have 8,000 roadless acres. A federal proposal would change that. • SC Daily Gazette

SC's national forests have 8,000 roadless acres. A federal proposal would change that. • SC Daily Gazette

A fire in the Francis Marion National Forest, spotted by Jason Brocar on his through-hike of the Palmetto Trail in April 2022. He called 911 to report it. (Provided by Jason Brocar)Thousands of acres in South Carolina’s national forests could have roads built through them if the federal forest service revokes a longstanding rule meant to keep those acres pristine. Since 2001, a federal rule has prohibited building new roads through millions of a…

SC’s national forests have 8,000 roadless acres. A federal proposal would change that.

Thousands of acres in South Carolina’s national forests could have roads built through them if the federal forest service revokes a longstanding rule meant to keep those acres pristine.