Trump signs order to end grey wolf endangered status

Washington – The White House announced a new policy aimed at expanding grazing rights on federal lands, a move the president said will “provide vital support to ranchers who are the backbone of rural America.” The administration’s proposal would relax restrictions that currently limit livestock access to certain public ranges, citing economic benefits for the agricultural sector and a desire to reduce bureaucratic hurdles for ranch operators.

Conservation groups, however, warned that the policy could undermine recovery efforts for threatened wildlife populations, particularly species such as the gray wolf and other apex predators that have been protected under the Endangered Species Act. Experts with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service noted that increased grazing could fragment habitats and increase human‑wildlife conflicts, potentially reversing gains made in recent years. The administration has pledged to monitor ecological impacts, while environmental advocates are urging a more cautious approach to balance ranching interests with species conservation.