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 comments10 submissions

Position

Opposes rescission 100.0%

Answerability

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A2 moderate 0
A3 weak 0
A0 none 1

Substance /24

Median 2middle half 2–2 · 1 scored

Topics raised

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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-551124
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear Sir: I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for future generations. Sincerely Joanne Jensen Jrjensen88@outlook.com Sincerely, Joanne Jensen
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 29, 2026FS-2025-0001-506887
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, To whom it may concern, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Wendy Paredes Sincerely, Wendy Paredes
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 29, 2026FS-2025-0001-507318
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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 10 submissions in its group.
Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Ladies and Gentlemen: I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Claudia Morgan Sincerely, Claudia Morgan
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 29, 2026FS-2025-0001-510151
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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 10 submissions in its group.
Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Ladies & Gentlemen: I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Forrest Rosser fwrosser@gmail.com Sincerely, Forrest Rosser
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-486192
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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 10 submissions in its group.
Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, To Whom It May Concern: I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Joe Snook jsnook38@gmail.com Sincerely, Joe Snook
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-503212
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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 10 submissions in its group.
Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, To whom it may concern, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Monica Cifelli moncifelli@hotmail.com Sincerely, Monica Cifelli
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 21, 2026FS-2025-0001-454671
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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 10 submissions in its group.
Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, To Whom It May Concern: I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Gliceria Canessa grcanessa@yahoo.com Sincerely, Gliceria Canessa
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 21, 2026FS-2025-0001-456461
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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 10 submissions in its group.
Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, To Whom It May Concern, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Julie Goldsmith juliegoldsmith@sbcglobal.net Sincerely, Julie Goldsmith
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 21, 2026FS-2025-0001-456587
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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 10 submissions in its group.
Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Those Who Can I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Jerome Glassman poftd@yahoo.com Sincerely, Jerome Glassman
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 21, 2026FS-2025-0001-458980
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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 10 submissions in its group.
Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, To whom it may concern: I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Maria Hansen mesc1957@gmail.com Sincerely, Maria Hansen
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