Conservation groups appeal to halt oil and gas leasing in Alabama national forest

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The Conecuh National Forest in southeast Alabama contains some of the largest continuous stretches of longleaf pine forest in the Southeast. Environmental groups are trying to stop the first oil and gas lease sale in the Conecuh, set to take place in March 2027.

Environmental advocacy groups have filed an appeal, hoping to stop the federal government’s decision to lease land in the Conecuh National Forest for oil and gas drilling.

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