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roadless

American  
[rohd-lis] / ˈroʊd lɪs /

adjective

  1. not having or using any roads.

  2. for or relating to areas not serviced by roads.


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California’s roadless areas span 21 national forests, including portions of the Angeles, Tahoe, Inyo, Shasta-Trinity and Los Padres national forests.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

The proposed rule does not apply to national forests in Colorado and Idaho because of state-specific roadless regulations.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

Supporters of the so-called roadless rule say it has preserved clean water supply, outdoor recreation spaces and habitats for endangered species in national forests.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

The state’s roadless areas and national monuments are similarly facing the threat of lost protections and closures.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2025

It was a small plane, the type bush pilots use to carry people over the roadless tundra and across the rugged mountains of Alaska where cars cannot go.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George

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