| The proposed rule would reinstate restrictions on more than 9 million acres of national forest, said two people briefed on the decision who spoke on the condition of anonymity because it was not yet public. As president, Donald Trump opened the area for development last fall at the request of Alaska's governor and congressional delegation. Alaska Natives, tourism operators and conservationists have pressed to protect the forest's remaining old growth, which provides habitat for wildlife and a wild salmon fishery. | 
