Spencer J. Cox

“For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has tied the hands of local land managers with a one-size-fits-all federal policy. Rescinding it restores the flexibility to make thoughtful decisions based on the needs of each forest and each community. We can protect the landscapes we treasure by actively managing them for the next generation.”

Spencer J. Cox · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Cox said rescinding the rule would restore flexibility for local land managers.

“Utahns love our forests, and loving these places means taking care of them,”

Spencer J. Cox · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Cox expressed support for repealing the Roadless Rule in a statement.