The Public Record · Docket FS-2025-0001

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Every public comment on the proposed rescission of the Roadless Rule, sorted by what it talks about. Pick a topic, then narrow by position, by how hard the comment is for the agency to set aside, or by how substantive it is. Each comment is shown in full, as filed. How comments are classified and scored is explained in the Comment Analysis.

1 unique comments36 submissions

Position

Opposes rescission 100.0%

Answerability

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A2 moderate 0
A3 weak 0
A0 none 1

Substance /24

Median 4middle half 4–4 · 1 scored

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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 30, 2026FS-2025-0001-515836
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I oppose to rescinding the Roadless Rule without implementing clear safeguards for mature and old-growth forests to protect them from exposure to commercial harvesting and permanent road construction. Before changing the rule, I respectfully ask the Forest Service to establish enforceable protections for existing old-growth trees and ecologically significant mature forests. Any exceptions should allow legitimate wildfire prevention, public safety and ecological restoration while preventing those exceptions from becoming a pathway for unnecessary commercial removal of irreplaceable old trees. These forests took centuries to develop and cannot simply be replaced by planting new trees. Please preserve responsible forest-management tools while adding clear protections for the mature and old-growth forests we cannot replace within our lifetimes.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 25, 2026FS-2025-0001-481965
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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 36 submissions in its group.
I oppose rescinding the Roadless Rule without implementing clear safeguards for mature and old-growth forests to protect them from exposure to commercial harvesting and permanent road construction. Before changing the rule, I respectfully ask the Forest Service to establish enforceable protections for existing old-growth trees and ecologically significant mature forests. Any exceptions should allow legitimate wildfire prevention, public safety and ecological restoration while preventing those exceptions from becoming a pathway for unnecessary commercial removal of irreplaceable old trees. These forests took centuries to develop and cannot simply be replaced by planting new trees. Please preserve responsible forest-management tools while adding clear protections for the mature and old-growth forests we cannot replace within our lifetimes.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 25, 2026FS-2025-0001-482349
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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 36 submissions in its group.
"I oppose rescinding the Roadless Rule without implementing clear safeguards for mature and old-growth forests to protect them from exposure to commercial harvesting and permanent road construction. Before changing the rule, I respectfully ask the Forest Service to establish enforceable protections for existing old-growth trees and ecologically significant mature forests. Any exceptions should allow legitimate wildfire prevention, public safety and ecological restoration while preventing those exceptions from becoming a pathway for unnecessary commercial removal of irreplaceable old trees. These forests took centuries to develop and cannot simply be replaced by planting new trees. Please preserve responsible forest-management tools while adding clear protections for the mature and old-growth forests we cannot replace within our lifetimes.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 23, 2026FS-2025-0001-473884
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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 36 submissions in its group.
I oppose rescinding the Roadless Rule without implementing clear safeguards for mature and old-growth forests to protect them from exposure to commercial harvesting and permanent road construction. Before changing the rule, I respectfully ask the Forest Service to establish enforceable protections for existing old-growth trees and ecologically significant mature forests. Any exceptions should allow legitimate wildfire prevention, public safety and ecological restoration while preventing those exceptions from becoming a pathway for unnecessary commercial removal of irreplaceable old trees. These forests took centuries to develop and cannot simply be replaced by planting new trees. Please preserve responsible forest-management tools while adding clear protections for the mature and old-growth forests we cannot replace within our lifetimes.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 23, 2026FS-2025-0001-474246
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 36 submissions in its group.
I oppose rescinding the Roadless Rule without implementing clear safeguards for mature and old-growth forests to protect them from exposure to commercial harvesting and permanent road construction. Before changing the rule, I respectfully ask the Forest Service to establish enforceable protections for existing old-growth trees and ecologically significant mature forests. Any exceptions should allow legitimate wildfire prevention, public safety, and ecological restoration while preventing those exceptions from becoming a pathway for unnecessary commercial removal of irreplaceable old trees. These forests took centuries to develop and cannot simply be replaced by planting new trees. Please preserve responsible forest-management tools while adding clear protections for the mature and old-growth forests we cannot replace within our lifetimes.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 22, 2026FS-2025-0001-465835
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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 36 submissions in its group.
I oppose rescinding the Roadless Rule without implementing clear safeguards for mature and old-growth forests to protect them from exposure to commercial harvesting and permanent road contstruction. Before changing the rule, I respectfully ask the Forest Service to establish enforceable protections for existing old-growth trees and ecologically significant mature forests. Any exceptions should allow legitimate wildfire prevention, public safety and ecological restoration while preventing those exceptions from becoming a pathway for unnecessary commercial removal of irreplaceable old trees. These forests took centuries to develop and cannot simply be replaced by planting new trees. Please preserve responsible forest-management tools while adding clear protections for the mature and old-growth forests we cannot replace within our lifetimes.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 21, 2026FS-2025-0001-448094
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 36 submissions in its group.
I oppose rescinding the Roadless Rule without implementing clear safeguards for mature and old-growth forests to protect them from exposure to commercial harvesting and permanent road construction. Before changing the rule, I respectfully ask the Forest Service to establish enforceable protections for existing old-growth trees and ecologically significant mature forests. Any exceptions should allow legitimate wildfire prevention, public safety and ecological restoration while preventing those exceptions from becoming a pathway for unnecessary commercial removal of irreplaceable old trees. These forests took centuries to develop and cannot Simply be replaced by planting new trees. Please preserve responsible forest-management tools while adding clear protections for the mature and old-growth forests we cannot replace within our lifetimes.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 21, 2026FS-2025-0001-448959
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 36 submissions in its group.
I oppose rescinding the Roadless Rule without implementing clear safeguards for mature and old-growth forests to protect them from exposure to commercial harvesting and permanent road construction. Before changing the rule, I respectfully ask the Forest Service to establish enforceable protections for existing old-growth trees and ecologically significant mature forests. Any exceptions should allow legitimate wildfire prevention, public safety and ecological restoration while preventing those exceptions from becoming a pathway for unnecessary commercial removal of irreplaceable old trees. These forests took centuries to develop and cannot simply be replaced by planting new trees. Please preserve responsible forest-management tools while adding clear protections for the mature and old-growth forests we cannot replace within our lifetimes.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 21, 2026FS-2025-0001-448988
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 36 submissions in its group.
I oppose rescinding the Roadless Rule without implementing clear safeguards for mature and old-growth forests to protect them from exposure to commercial harvesting and permanent road construction. Before changing the rule, I respectfully ask the Forest Service to establish enforceable protections for existing old-growth trees and ecologically significant mature forests. Any exceptions should allow legitimate wildfire prevention, public safety and ecological restoration while preventing those exceptions from becoming a pathway for unnecessary commercial removal of irreplaceable old trees. These forests took centuries to develop and cannot simply be replaced by planting new trees. Please preserve responsible forest-management tools while adding clear protections for the mature and old-growth forests we cannot replace within our lifetimes
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 21, 2026FS-2025-0001-449782
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 36 submissions in its group.
I oppose rescinding the Roadless Rule without implementing clear sateguards for mature and old-growth forests to protect them from exposure to commercial harvesting and permanent road construction. Before changing the rule, I respectfully ask the Forest Service to establish enforceable protections for existing old-growth trees and ecologically significant mature forests. Any exceptions should allow legitimate wildfire prevention, public safety and ecological restoration while preventing those exceptions from becoming a pathway for unnecessary commercial removal of irreplaceable old trees. These forests took centuries to develop and cannot simply be replaced by planting new trees. Please preserve responsible forest-management tools while adding clear protections for the mature and old-growth forests we cannot replace within our lifetimes.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 21, 2026FS-2025-0001-449869
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 36 submissions in its group.
I oppose rescinding the Roadless Rule without implementing clear safeguards for mature and old-growth forests to protect them from exposure to commercial harvesting and permanent road construction. Before changing the rule, I respectfully ask the Forest Service to establish enforceable protections for existing old-growth trees and ecologically significant mature forests. Any exceptions should allow legitimate wildfire prevention, public safety and ecological restoration while preventing those exceptions from becoming a pathway for unnecessary commercial removal of irreplaceable old trees. These forests took centuries to develop and cannot simply be replaced by planting new trees. Please preserve responsible forest-management tools while adding clear protections for the mature and old-growth forests we cannot replace within our lifetimes.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 21, 2026FS-2025-0001-450986
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 36 submissions in its group.
I oppose rescinding the Roadless Rule without implementing clear safeguards for mature and old-growth forests to protect them from exposure to commercial harvesting and permanent road construction. Before changing the rule, I respectfully ask the Forest Service to establish enforceable protections for existing old-growth trees and ecologically significant mature forests. Any exceptions should allow legitimate wildfire prevention, public safety and ecological restoration while preventing those exceptions from becoming a pathway for unnecessary commercial removal of irreplaceable old trees. These forests took centuries to develop and cannot simply be replaced by planting new trees. Please preserve responsible forest-management tools while adding clear protections for the mature and old-growth forests we cannot replace within our lifetimes.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 21, 2026FS-2025-0001-451276
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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 36 submissions in its group.
I oppose rescinding the Roadless Rule without implementing clear safeguards for mature and old-growth forests to protect them from exposure to commercial harvesting and permanent road construction. Before changing the rule, respectfully ask the Forest Service to establish enforceable protections for existing old-growth trees and ecologically significant mature forests. Any exceptions should allow legitimate wildfire prevention, public safety and ecological restoration while preventing those exceptions from becoming a pathway for unnecessary commercial removal of irreplaceable old trees. These forests took centuries to develop and cannot simply be replaced by planting new trees. Please preserve responsible forest-management tools while adding clear protections for the mature and old-growth forests we cannot replace within our lifetimes.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 21, 2026FS-2025-0001-451461
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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 36 submissions in its group.
I oppose rescinding the Roadless Rule without implementing clear safeguards for mature and old-growth forests to protect them from exposure to commercial harvesting and permanent road construction. Before changing the rule, I respectfully ask the Forest Service to establish enforceable protections for existing old-growth trees and ecologically significant mature forests. Any exceptions should allow legitimate wildfire prevention, public safety and ecological restoration while preventing those exceptions from becoming a pathway for unnecessary commercial removal of irreplaceable old trees. These forests took centuries to develop and cannot simply be replaced by planting new trees. Please preserve responsible forest-management tools while adding clear protections for the mature and old-growth forests we cannot replace within our lifetimes.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 21, 2026FS-2025-0001-451532
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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 36 submissions in its group.
I oppose rescinding the Roadless Rule without implementing clear safeguards for mature and old-growth forests to protect them from exposure to commercial harvesting and permanent road construction. Before changing the rule, I respectfully ask the Forest Service to establish enforced protections for existing old-growth trees and ecologically significant mature forests. Any exceptions should allow legitimate wildfire prevention, public safety, and ecological restoration while preventing those exceptions from becoming a pathway for unnecessary commercial removal of irreplaceable old trees. These forests took centuries to develop and cannot simply be replaced by planting new trees. Please preserve responsible forest- management tools while adding clear protections for the mature and old-growth forests we cannot replace within our lifetimes.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 21, 2026FS-2025-0001-451662
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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 36 submissions in its group.
I oppose rescinding the Roadless Rule without implementing clear safeguards for mature and old-growth forests to protect them from exposure to commercial harvesting and permanent road construction. Before changing the rule, I respectfully ask the Forest Service to establish enforceable protections for existing old-growth trees and ecologically significant mature forests. Any exceptions should allow legitimate wildfire prevention, public safety and ecological restoration while preventing those exceptions from becoming a pathway for unnecessary commercial removal of irreplaceable old trees. These forests took centuries to develop and cannot simply be replaced by planting new trees. Please preserve responsible forest-management tools while adding clear protections for the mature and old-growth forests we cannot replace within our lifetimes.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 21, 2026FS-2025-0001-451773
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 36 submissions in its group.
I oppose rescinding the Roadless Rule without implementing clear safeguards for mature and old-growth forests to protect them from exposure to commercial harvesting and permanent road construction. Before changing the rule, I respectfully ask the Forest Service to establish enforceable protections for existing old-growth trees and ecologically significant mature forests. Any exceptions should allow legitimate wildfire prevention, public safety and ecological restoration while preventing those exceptions from becoming a pathway for unnecessary commercial removal of irreplaceable old trees. These forests took centuries to develop and cannot simply be replaced by planting new trees. Please preserve responsible forest-management tools while adding clear protections for the mature and old-growth forests we cannot replace within our lifetimes.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 21, 2026FS-2025-0001-451966
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 36 submissions in its group.
I oppose rescinding the Roadless Rule without implementing clear safeguards for mature and old-growth forests to protect them from exposure to commercial harvesting and permanent road construction. Before changing the rule, I respectfully ask the Forest Service to establish enforceable protections for existing old-growth trees and ecologically significant mature forests. Any exceptions should allow legitimate wildfire prevention, public safety and ecological restoration while preventing those exceptions from becoming a pathway for unnecessary commercial removal of irreplaceable old trees. These forests took centuries to develop and cannot simply be replaced by planting new trees. Please preserve responsible forest-management tools while adding clear protections for the mature and old-growth forests we cannot replace within our lifetimes.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 21, 2026FS-2025-0001-452438
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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 36 submissions in its group.
I oppose rescinding the Roadless Rule without implementing clear safeguards for mature and old-growth forests to protect them from exposure to commercial harvesting and permanent road construction. Before changing the rule, I respectfully ask the Forest Service to establish enforceable protections for existing old-growth trees and ecologically significant mature forests. Any exceptions should allow legitimate wildfire prevention, public safety and ecological restoration while preventing those exceptions from becoming a pathway for unnecessary commercial removal of irreplaceable old Trees. These forests took centuries to develop and cannot simply be replaced by planting new trees. Please preserve responsible forest-management tools while adding clear protections for the mature and old-growth forests we cannot replace within our lifetimes.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 21, 2026FS-2025-0001-452446
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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 36 submissions in its group.
I oppose rescinding the Roadless Rule without implementing clear safeguards for mature and old-growth forests to protect them from exposure to commercial harvesting and permanent road construction. Before changing the rule, I respectfully ask the Forest Service to establish enforceable protections for existing old-growth trees and ecologically significant mature forests. Any exceptions should allow legitimate wildfire prevention, public safety and ecological restoration while preventing those exceptions from becoming a pathway for unnecessary commercial removal of irreplaceable old Trees. These forests took centuries to develop and cannot simply be replaced by planting new trees. Please preserve responsible forest-management tools while adding clear protections for the mature and old-growth forests we cannot replace within our lifetimes.
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