The Public Record · Docket FS-2025-0001

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Opposes rescission 100.0%

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A2 moderate 0
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-601062
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 26 submissions in its group.
Wildfire risk: Wildfires are 4x more likely to start near roads, and roughly 90% start within half a mile of one — directly undercutting the administration's stated rationale for the rollback. Wildlife habitat: These areas provide critical habitat for salmon, trout, elk, and other species that depend on undammed, unlogged streams and connected landscapes. Old growth & carbon storage: Roadless areas contain vast swaths of the nation's remaining old-growth forest and store significant amounts of carbon. Drinking water: Roadless national forests provide drinking water to 60 million Americans, since intact forests filter water naturally. Fiscal responsibility: The existing road network already carries an $8.5+ billion maintenance backlog, and building more roads would only add to it.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-607753
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 26 submissions in its group.
Old growth & carbon storage: Roadless areas contain vast swaths of the nation's remaining old-growth forest and store significant amounts of carbon. Wildfire risk: Wildfires are 4x more likely to start near roads, and roughly 90% start within half a mile of one — directly undercutting the administration's stated rationale for the rollback. Wildlife habitat: These areas provide critical habitat for salmon, trout, elk, and other species that depend on undammed, unlogged streams and connected landscapes. Drinking water: Roadless national forests provide drinking water to 60 million Americans, since intact forests filter water naturally. Fiscal responsibility: The existing road network already carries an $8.5+ billion maintenance backlog, and building more roads would only add to it.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 25, 2026FS-2025-0001-482074
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 26 submissions in its group.
Old growth & carbon storage: Roadless areas contain vast swaths of the nation's remaining old-growth forest and store significant amounts of carbon. Wildfire risk: Wildfires are 4x more likely to start near roads, and roughly 90% start within half a mile of one — directly undercutting the administration's stated rationale for the rollback. Wildlife habitat: These areas provide critical habitat for salmon, trout, elk, and other species that depend on undammed, unlogged streams and connected landscapes. Drinking water: Roadless national forests provide drinking water to 60 million Americans, since intact forests filter water naturally. Fiscal responsibility: The existing road network already carries an $8.5+ billion maintenance backlog, and building more roads would only add to it.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-312271
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 26 submissions in its group.
Old growth & carbon storage: Roadless areas contain vast swaths of the nation's remaining old-growth forest and store significant amounts of carbon. Wildfire risk: Wildfires are 4x more likely to start near roads, and roughly 90% start within half a mile of one — directly undercutting the administration's stated rationale for the rollback. Wildlife habitat: These areas provide critical habitat for salmon, trout, elk, and other species that depend on undammed, unlogged streams and connected landscapes. Drinking water: Roadless national forests provide drinking water to 60 million Americans, since intact forests filter water naturally. Fiscal responsibility: The existing road network already carries an $8.5+ billion maintenance backlog, and building more roads would only add to it.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 3, 2026FS-2025-0001-307514
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 26 submissions in its group.
Wildfire risk: Wildfires are 4x more likely to start near roads, and roughly 90% start within half a mile of one — directly undercutting the administration's stated rationale for the rollback. Wildlife habitat: These areas provide critical habitat for salmon, trout, elk, and other species that depend on undammed, unlogged streams and connected landscapes. Old growth & carbon storage: Roadless areas contain vast swaths of the nation's remaining old-growth forest and store significant amounts of carbon. Drinking water: Roadless national forests provide drinking water to 60 million Americans, since intact forests filter water naturally. Fiscal responsibility: The existing road network already carries an $8.5+ billion maintenance backlog, and building more roads would only add to it.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 2, 2026FS-2025-0001-304314
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 26 submissions in its group.
Wildfire risk: Wildfires are 4x more likely to start near roads, and roughly 90% start within half a mile of one — directly undercutting the administration's stated rationale for the rollback. Wildlife habitat: These areas provide critical habitat for salmon, trout, elk, and other species that depend on undammed, unlogged streams and connected landscapes. Old growth & carbon storage: Roadless areas contain vast swaths of the nation's remaining old-growth forest and store significant amounts of carbon. Drinking water: Roadless national forests provide drinking water to 60 million Americans, since intact forests filter water naturally. Fiscal responsibility: The existing road network already carries an $8.5+ billion maintenance backlog, and building more roads would only add to it.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-295130
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 26 submissions in its group.
Wildfire risk: Wildfires are 4x more likely to start near roads, and roughly 90% start within half a mile of one — directly undercutting the administration's stated rationale for the rollback. Wildlife habitat: These areas provide critical habitat for salmon, trout, elk, and other species that depend on undammed, unlogged streams and connected landscapes. Old growth & carbon storage: Roadless areas contain vast swaths of the nation's remaining old-growth forest and store significant amounts of carbon. Drinking water: Roadless national forests provide drinking water to 60 million Americans, since intact forests filter water naturally. Fiscal responsibility: The existing road network already carries an $8.5+ billion maintenance backlog, and building more roads would only add to it.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-297186
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 26 submissions in its group.
Old growth & carbon storage: Roadless areas contain vast swaths of the nation's remaining old-growth forest and store significant amounts of carbon. Wildfire risk: Wildfires are 4x more likely to start near roads, and roughly 90% start within half a mile of one - directly undercutting the administration's stated rationale for the rollback. Wildlife habitat: These areas provide critical habitat for salmon, trout, elk, and other species that depend on undammed, unlogged streams and connected landscapes. Drinking water: Roadless national forests provide drinking water to 60 million Americans, since intact forests filter water naturally. Fiscal responsibility: The existing road network already carries an $8.5+ billion maintenance backlog, and building more roads would only add to it.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-298935
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 26 submissions in its group.
Wildfire risk: Wildfires are 4x more likely to start near roads, and roughly 90% start within half a mile of one — directly undercutting the administration's stated rationale for the rollback. Wildlife habitat: These areas provide critical habitat for salmon, trout, elk, and other species that depend on undammed, unlogged streams and connected landscapes. Old growth & carbon storage: Roadless areas contain vast swaths of the nation's remaining old-growth forest and store significant amounts of carbon. Drinking water: Roadless national forests provide drinking water to 60 million Americans, since intact forests filter water naturally. Fiscal responsibility: The existing road network already carries an $8.5+ billion maintenance backlog, and building more roads would only add to it.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-299876
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 26 submissions in its group.
Wildfire risk: Wildfires are 4x more likely to start near roads, and roughly 90% start within half a mile of one — directly undercutting the administration's stated rationale for the rollback. Wildlife habitat: These areas provide critical habitat for salmon, trout, elk, and other species that depend on undammed, unlogged streams and connected landscapes. Old growth & carbon storage: Roadless areas contain vast swaths of the nation's remaining old-growth forest and store significant amounts of carbon. Drinking water: Roadless national forests provide drinking water to 60 million Americans, since intact forests filter water naturally. Fiscal responsibility: The existing road network already carries an $8.5+ billion maintenance backlog, and building more roads would only add to it.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Aug 31, 2026FS-2025-0001-290625
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.This comment stands for all 26 submissions in its group.
Wildfire risk: Wildfires are 4x more likely to start near roads, and roughly 90% start within half a mile of one — directly undercutting the administration's stated rationale for the rollback. Wildlife habitat: These areas provide critical habitat for salmon, trout, elk, and other species that depend on undammed, unlogged streams and connected landscapes. Old growth & carbon storage: Roadless areas contain vast swaths of the nation's remaining old-growth forest and store significant amounts of carbon. Drinking water: Roadless national forests provide drinking water to 60 million Americans, since intact forests filter water naturally. Fiscal responsibility: The existing road network already carries an $8.5+ billion maintenance backlog, and building more roads would only add to it.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Aug 31, 2026FS-2025-0001-290840
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 26 submissions in its group.
Old growth & carbon storage: Roadless areas contain vast swaths of the nation's remaining old-growth forest and store significant amounts of carbon. Wildfire risk: Wildfires are 4x more likely to start near roads, and roughly 90% start within half a mile of one — directly undercutting the administration's stated rationale for the rollback. Wildlife habitat: These areas provide critical habitat for salmon, trout, elk, and other species that depend on undammed, unlogged streams and connected landscapes. Drinking water: Roadless national forests provide drinking water to 60 million Americans, since intact forests filter water naturally. Fiscal responsibility: The existing road network already carries an $8.5+ billion maintenance backlog, and building more roads would only add to it.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Aug 31, 2026FS-2025-0001-290939
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 26 submissions in its group.
Old growth & carbon storage: Roadless areas contain vast swaths of the nation's remaining old-growth forest and store significant amounts of carbon. Wildfire risk: Wildfires are 4x more likely to start near roads, and roughly 90% start within half a mile of one — directly undercutting the administration's stated rationale for the rollback. Wildlife habitat: These areas provide critical habitat for salmon, trout, elk, and other species that depend on undammed, unlogged streams and connected landscapes. Drinking water: Roadless national forests provide drinking water to 60 million Americans, since intact forests filter water naturally. Fiscal responsibility: The existing road network already carries an $8.5+ billion maintenance backlog, and building more roads would only add to it.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Aug 31, 2026FS-2025-0001-290973
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 26 submissions in its group.
Wildfire risk: Wildfires are 4x more likelv to start near roads, and roughly 90% start within half a mile of one - directly undercutting the administration's stated rationale for the rollback. Wildlife habitat: These areas provide critical habitat for salmon, trout, elk, and other species that depend on undammed, unlogged streams and connected landscapes. Old growth & carbon storage: Roadless areas contain vast swaths of the nation's remaininc old-growth forest and store significant amounts of carbon. Drinking water: Roadless national forests provide drinking water to 60 million Americans, since intact forests filter water naturally. Fiscal responsibility: The existing road network already carries an $8.5+ billion maintenance backlog, and building more roads would only add to it.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Aug 31, 2026FS-2025-0001-291051
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 26 submissions in its group.
Wildfire risk: Wildfires are 4x more likely to start near roads, and roughly 90% start within half a mile of one — directly undercutting the administration's stated rationale for the rollback. Wildlife habitat: These areas provide critical habitat for salmon, trout, elk, and other species that depend on undammed, unlogged streams and connected landscapes. Old growth & carbon storage: Roadless areas contain vast swaths of the nation's remaining old-growth forest and store significant amounts of carbon. Drinking water: Roadless national forests provide drinking water to 60 million Americans, since intact forests filter water naturally. Fiscal responsibility: The existing road network already carries an $8.5+ billion maintenance backlog, and building more roads would only add to it.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Aug 31, 2026FS-2025-0001-291267
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 26 submissions in its group.
Wildfire risk: Wildfires are 4x more likely to start near roads, and roughly 90% start within half a mile of one — directly undercutting the administration's stated rationale for the rollback. Wildlife habitat: These areas provide critical habitat for salmon, trout, elk, and other species that depend on undammed, unlogged streams and connected landscapes. Old growth & carbon storage: Roadless areas contain vast swaths of the nation's remaining old-growth forest and store significant amounts of carbon. Drinking water: Roadless national forests provide drinking water to 60 million Americans, since intact forests filter water naturally. Fiscal responsibility: The existing road network already carries an $8.5+ billion maintenance backlog, and building more roads would only add to it.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Aug 31, 2026FS-2025-0001-291295
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 26 submissions in its group.
Wildfire risk: Wildfires are 4x more likely to start near roads, and roughly 90% start within half a mile of one — directly undercutting the administration's stated rationale for the rollback. Wildlife habitat: These areas provide critical habitat for salmon, trout, elk, and other species that depend on undammed, unlogged streams and connected landscapes. Old growth & carbon storage: Roadless areas contain vast swaths of the nation's remaining old-growth forest and store significant amounts of carbon. Drinking water: Roadless national forests provide drinking water to 60 million Americans, since intact forests filter water naturally. Fiscal responsibility: The existing road network already carries an $8.5+ billion maintenance backlog, and building more roads would only add to it.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Aug 31, 2026FS-2025-0001-291328
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 26 submissions in its group.
Wildfire risk: Wildfires are 4x more likely to start near roads, and roughly 90% start within half a mile of one directly undercutting the administration's stated rationale for the rollback. Wildlife habitat: These areas provide critical habitat for salmon, trout, elk, and other species that depend on undammed, unlogged streams and connected landscapes. Old growth & carbon storage: Roadless areas contain vast swaths of the nation's remaining old-growth forest and store significant amounts of carbon. Drinking water: Roadless national forests provide drinking water to 60 million Americans, since intact forests filter water naturally. Fiscal responsibility: The existing road network already carries an $8.5+ billion maintenance backlog, and building more roads would only add to it.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Aug 31, 2026FS-2025-0001-291409
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 26 submissions in its group.
Old growth & carbon storage: Roadless areas contain vast swaths of the nation's remaining old-growth forest and store significant amounts of carbon. Wildfire risk: Wildfires are 4x more likely to start near roads, and roughly 90% start within half a mile of one — directly undercutting the administration's stated rationale for the rollback. Wildlife habitat: These areas provide critical habitat for salmon, trout, elk, and other species that depend on undammed, unlogged streams and connected landscapes. Drinking water: Roadless national forests provide drinking water to 60 million Americans, since intact forests filter water naturally. Fiscal responsibility: The existing road network already carries an $8.5+ billion maintenance backlog, and building more roads would only add to it.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Aug 31, 2026FS-2025-0001-291420
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 26 submissions in its group.
Wildfire risk: Wildfires are 4x more likely to start near roads, and roughly 90% start within half a mile of one — directly undercutting the administration's stated rationale for the rollback. Wildlife habitat: These areas provide critical habitat for salmon, trout, elk, and other species that depend on undammed, unlogged streams and connected landscapes. Old growth & carbon storage: Roadless areas contain vast swaths of the nation's remaining old-growth forest and store significant amounts of carbon. Drinking water: Roadless national forests provide drinking water to 60 million Americans, since intact forests filter water naturally. Fiscal responsibility: The existing road network already carries an $8.5+ billion maintenance backlog, and building more roads would only add to it.
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