The Public Record · Docket FS-2025-0001

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Opposes rescission 100.0%

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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-585205
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As an environmentalist and member of the League of Conservation Voters, I am writing in strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule currently protects more than 44 million acres of land from logging and road construction, including old-growth forests like the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. It is one of the most important safeguards we have to protect our national forests from corporate development. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would open the door to road-building, logging, and industrial development, jeopardizing our nation’s most treasured old-growth forests and threatening the health and safety of communities across the country. This rollback is a blatant, reckless giveaway to corporate polluters — with devastating costs for our communities and our planet: - Wildlife habitat will be shattered, pushing vulnerable species to the brink - Drinking water will be polluted for millions of Americans, due to increased runoff and contamination from deforestation. - Old-growth forests will be destroyed, releasing more carbon and worsening the climate crisis. - Wildfires will be made more destructive, fueled by new roads and reckless development. - Our last wild places will be lost, sacrificed for corporate profits. We cannot risk losing these protections. Help keep our forests, climate, and communities safe — do not repeal the Roadless Rule. There's too much at stake for humanity, wildlife and the environment we all depend on. Sincerely, Amy Olson
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-556874
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As an environmentalist and member of the League of Conservation Voters, I am writing in strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule. We need to stop the corruption and destruction of our country!!! Please stand up to the bullies in Washington. The Roadless Rule currently protects more than 44 million acres of land from logging and road construction, including old-growth forests like the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. It is one of the most important safeguards we have to protect our national forests from corporate development. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would open the door to road-building, logging, and industrial development, jeopardizing our nation’s most treasured old-growth forests and threatening the health and safety of communities across the country. This rollback is a blatant, reckless giveaway to corporate polluters — with devastating costs for our communities and our planet: - Wildlife habitat will be shattered, pushing vulnerable species to the brink - Drinking water will be polluted for millions of Americans, due to increased runoff and contamination from deforestation. - Old-growth forests will be destroyed, releasing more carbon and worsening the climate crisis. - Wildfires will be made more destructive, fueled by new roads and reckless development. - Our last wild places will be lost, sacrificed for corporate profits. We cannot risk losing these protections. Help keep our forests, climate, and communities safe — do not repeal the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Karen Noggle
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-551010
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As an environmentalist and member of the League of Conservation Voters, I am writing in strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule. The land that rule protects is precious and once it's ruined, it will never be the same. The Roadless Rule currently protects more than 44 million acres of land from logging and road construction, including old-growth forests like the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. It is one of the most important safeguards we have to protect our national forests from corporate development. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would open the door to road-building, logging, and industrial development, jeopardizing our nation’s most treasured old-growth forests and threatening the health and safety of communities across the country. This rollback is a blatant, reckless giveaway to corporate polluters — with devastating costs for our communities and our planet: - Wildlife habitat will be shattered, pushing vulnerable species to the brink - Drinking water will be polluted for millions of Americans, due to increased runoff and contamination from deforestation. - Old-growth forests will be destroyed, releasing more carbon and worsening the climate crisis. - Wildfires will be made more destructive, fueled by new roads and reckless development. - Our last wild places will be lost, sacrificed for corporate profits. We cannot risk losing these protections. Help keep our forests, climate, and communities safe — do not repeal the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Teresa Hargrove
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 25, 2026FS-2025-0001-481786
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As Americans, my family has always treasured our natural environment. I am horrified at what is happening to our public lands and am writing in COMPLETE opposition to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule currently protects more than 44 million acres of land from logging and road construction, including old-growth forests like the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. It is one of the most important safeguards we have to protect our national forests from corporate development. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would open the door to road-building, logging, and industrial development, jeopardizing our nation’s most treasured old-growth forests and threatening the health and safety of communities across the country. This rollback is a blatant, reckless giveaway to corporate polluters — with devastating costs for our communities and our planet: - Wildlife habitat will be shattered, pushing vulnerable species to the brink - Drinking water will be polluted for millions of Americans, due to increased runoff and contamination from deforestation. - Old-growth forests will be destroyed, releasing more carbon and worsening the climate crisis. - Wildfires will be made more destructive, fueled by new roads and reckless development. - Our last wild places will be lost, sacrificed for corporate profits. We cannot risk losing these protections. Help keep our forests, climate, and communities safe — do not repeal the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Arielle Schechter
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 24, 2026FS-2025-0001-481415
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As an environmentalist and member of the League of Conservation Voters, I am writing in strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule currently protects more than 44 million acres of land from logging and road construction, including old-growth forests like the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. It is one of the most important safeguards we have to protect our national forests from corporate development. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would open the door to road-building, logging, and industrial development, jeopardizing our nation’s most treasured old-growth forests and threatening the health and safety of communities across the country. This rollback is a blatant, reckless giveaway to corporate polluters — with devastating costs for our communities and our planet: - Wildlife habitat will be shattered, pushing vulnerable species to the brink - Drinking water will be polluted for millions of Americans, due to increased runoff and contamination from deforestation. - Old-growth forests will be destroyed, releasing more carbon and worsening the climate crisis. - Wildfires will be made more destructive, fueled by new roads and reckless development. - Our last wild places will be lost, sacrificed for corporate profits. We cannot risk losing these protections. Help keep our forests, climate, and communities safe — do not repeal the Roadless Rule. How we treat the environment and its biodiversity is how we will determine the future. Sincerely, Alex Griffin
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 22, 2026FS-2025-0001-463317
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As an environmentalist and member of the League of Conservation Voters, I am writing in strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule currently protects more than 44 million acres of land from logging and road construction, including old-growth forests like the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. It is one of the most important safeguards we have to protect our national forests from corporate development. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would open the door to road-building, logging, and industrial development, jeopardizing our nation’s most treasured old-growth forests and threatening the health and safety of communities across the country. This rollback is a blatant, reckless giveaway to corporate polluters — with devastating costs for our communities and our planet: - Wildlife habitat will be shattered, pushing vulnerable species to the brink - Drinking water will be polluted for millions of Americans, due to increased runoff and contamination from deforestation. - Old-growth forests will be destroyed, releasing more carbon and worsening the climate crisis. - Wildfires will be made more destructive, fueled by new roads and reckless development. - Our last wild places will be lost, sacrificed for corporate profits. We cannot risk losing these protections. Help keep our forests, climate, and communities safe — do not repeal the Roadless Rule. Donald Trump is a Godzilla bulldozing U.S. forests and national parks. Stop the Godzilla!!!! Sincerely, Piotr Sliwka
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 22, 2026FS-2025-0001-463415
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As an environmentalist and member of the League of Conservation Voters, I am writing in strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule currently protects more than 44 million acres of land from logging and road construction, including old-growth forests like the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. It is one of the most important safeguards we have to protect our national forests from corporate development. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would open the door to road-building, logging, and industrial development, jeopardizing our nation’s most treasured old-growth forests and threatening the health and safety of communities across the country. This rollback is a blatant, reckless giveaway to corporate polluters — with devastating costs for our communities and our planet: - Wildlife habitat will be shattered, pushing vulnerable species to the brink - Drinking water will be polluted for millions of Americans, due to increased runoff and contamination from deforestation. - Old-growth forests will be destroyed, releasing more carbon and worsening the climate crisis. - Wildfires will be made more destructive, fueled by new roads and reckless development. - Our last wild places will be lost, sacrificed for corporate profits. We cannot risk losing these protections. Help keep our forests, climate, and communities safe — do not repeal the Roadless Rule. PROTECTIONS NEED TO STAY IN PLACE FOR OUR PUBLIC LANDS! KEEP THE ROADLESS RULE ALWAYS! Sincerely, R A
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 22, 2026FS-2025-0001-464766
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As an environmentalist and member of the League of Conservation Voters, I am writing in strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule currently protects more than 44 million acres of land from logging and road construction, including old-growth forests like the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. It is one of the most important safeguards we have to protect our national forests from corporate development. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would open the door to road-building, logging, and industrial development, jeopardizing our nation’s most treasured old-growth forests and threatening the health and safety of communities across the country. This rollback is a blatant, reckless giveaway to corporate polluters — with devastating costs for our communities and our planet: - Wildlife habitat will be shattered, pushing vulnerable species to the brink - Drinking water will be polluted for millions of Americans, due to increased runoff and contamination from deforestation. - Old-growth forests will be destroyed, releasing more carbon and worsening the climate crisis. - Wildfires will be made more destructive, fueled by new roads and reckless development. - Our last wild places will be lost, sacrificed for corporate profits. We cannot risk losing these protections. Help keep our forests, climate, and communities safe — do not repeal the Roadless Rule. Please protect our magnificent American forests and keep the Roadless Rule intact!!! Sincerely, C S
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 22, 2026FS-2025-0001-465869
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I visited Tongass recently and can say we need to keep large tracts open for wildlife. As an environmentalist and member of the League of Conservation Voters, I am writing in strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule currently protects more than 44 million acres of land from logging and road construction, including old-growth forests like the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. It is one of the most important safeguards we have to protect our national forests from corporate development. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would open the door to road-building, logging, and industrial development, jeopardizing our nation’s most treasured old-growth forests and threatening the health and safety of communities across the country. This rollback is a blatant, reckless giveaway to corporate polluters — with devastating costs for our communities and our planet: - Wildlife habitat will be shattered, pushing vulnerable species to the brink - Drinking water will be polluted for millions of Americans, due to increased runoff and contamination from deforestation. - Old-growth forests will be destroyed, releasing more carbon and worsening the climate crisis. - Wildfires will be made more destructive, fueled by new roads and reckless development. - Our last wild places will be lost, sacrificed for corporate profits. We cannot risk losing these protections. Help keep our forests, climate, and communities safe — do not repeal the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Amy Otten
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 22, 2026FS-2025-0001-465936
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As your rural senior citizen constituents concerned about America's public lands, we strongly OPPOSE the proposed Repeal of the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule currently protects more than 44 million acres of land from logging and road construction, including old-growth forests like the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. It is one of the most important safeguards we have to protect our national forests from corporate development. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would open the door to road-building, logging, and industrial development, jeopardizing our nation’s most treasured old-growth forests and threatening the health and safety of communities across the country. This rollback is a blatant, reckless giveaway to corporate polluters — with devastating costs for our communities and our planet: - Wildlife habitat will be shattered, pushing vulnerable species to the brink - Drinking water will be polluted for millions of Americans, due to increased runoff and contamination from deforestation. - Old-growth forests will be destroyed, releasing more carbon and worsening the climate crisis. - Wildfires will be made more destructive, fueled by new roads and reckless development. - Our last wild places will be lost, sacrificed for corporate profits. We cannot risk losing these protections. Help keep our forests, climate, and communities safe — do not repeal the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. Cregg McCullin
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 21, 2026FS-2025-0001-462668
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Trump is harming our nation; don’t let him sell off or harm our forests, too. As an environmentalist I am writing in strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule currently protects more than 44 million acres of land from logging and road construction, including old-growth forests like the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. It is one of the most important safeguards we have to protect our national forests from corporate development. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would open the door to road-building, logging, and industrial development, jeopardizing our nation’s most treasured old-growth forests and threatening the health and safety of communities across the country. This rollback is a blatant, reckless giveaway to corporate polluters — with devastating costs for our communities and our planet: - Wildlife habitat will be shattered, pushing vulnerable species to the brink - Drinking water will be polluted for millions of Americans, due to increased runoff and contamination from deforestation. - Old-growth forests will be destroyed, releasing more carbon and worsening the climate crisis. - Wildfires will be made more destructive, fueled by new roads and reckless development. - Our last wild places will be lost, sacrificed for corporate profits. We cannot risk losing these protections. Help keep our forests, climate, and communities safe — do not repeal the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Carolyn Kine
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