The Public Record · Docket FS-2025-0001

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1 unique comments84 submissions
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  • Opposes rescission 100.0%
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  1. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-559122
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    I am a resident of Brevard County in the state of Florida and I respectfully urge you to withdraw this proposal and retain the Roadless Rule's national protections. Florida’s three National Forests are home to hundreds of endangered and threatened species and provide a substantial part of Florida's outdoor recreation economy, which depends on the undeveloped character of these forests and on the clean water that flows from them. Opening currently roadless areas to new road construction and timber harvesting would cause substantial harm to both the people and wildlife that utilize them. I respectfully ask the USDA to withdraw the proposed rule and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule's national protections in full.
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  2. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-534983
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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 84 submissions in its group.

    I am a resident of [Highlands COUNTY] in the state of Florida and I respectfully urge you to withdraw this proposal and retain the Roadless Rule's national protections. Florida’s three National Forests are home to hundreds of endangered and threatened species and provide a substantial part of Florida's outdoor recreation economy, which depends on the undeveloped character of these forests and on the clean water that flows from them. Opening currently roadless areas to new road construction and timber harvesting would cause substantial harm to both the people and wildlife that utilize them. I respectfully ask the USDA to withdraw the proposed rule and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule's national protections in full.
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  3. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-535624
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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 84 submissions in its group.

    I am a resident of [Volusia COUNTY] in the state of Florida and I respectfully urge you to withdraw this proposal and retain the Roadless Rule's national protections. Florida’s three National Forests are home to hundreds of endangered and threatened species and provide a substantial part of Florida's outdoor recreation economy, which depends on the undeveloped character of these forests and on the clean water that flows from them. Opening currently roadless areas to new road construction and timber harvesting would cause substantial harm to both the people and wildlife that utilize them. I respectfully ask the USDA to withdraw the proposed rule and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule's national protections in full.
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  4. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-536654
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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 84 submissions in its group.

    I am a resident of [Martin County] in the state of Florida, and I respectfully urge you to withdraw this proposal and retain the Roadless Rule's national protections. Florida’s three National Forests are home to hundreds of endangered and threatened species and provide a substantial part of Florida's outdoor recreation economy, which depends on the undeveloped character of these forests and on the clean water that flows from them. Opening currently roadless areas to new road construction and timber harvesting would cause substantial harm to both the people and wildlife that utilize them. I respectfully ask the USDA to withdraw the proposed rule and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule's national protections in full.
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  5. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-544420
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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 84 submissions in its group.

    I am a resident of[Pinellas in the state of Florida and I respectfully urge you to withdraw this proposal and retain the Roadless Rule's national protections. Florida’s three National Forests are home to hundreds of endangered and threatened species and provide a substantial part of Florida's outdoor recreation economy, which depends on the undeveloped character of these forests and on the clean water that flows from them. Opening currently roadless areas to new road construction and timber harvesting would cause substantial harm to both the people and wildlife that utilize them. I respectfully ask the USDA to withdraw the proposed rule and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule's national protections in full.
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  6. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-544514
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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 84 submissions in its group.

    I am a resident of [Duval COUNTY] in the state of Florida and I respectfully urge you to withdraw this proposal and retain the Roadless Rule's national protections. Florida’s three National Forests are home to hundreds of endangered and threatened species and provide a substantial part of Florida's outdoor recreation economy, which depends on the undeveloped character of these forests and on the clean water that flows from the aquifer. Opening currently roadless areas to new road construction and timber harvesting would cause substantial harm to both the people and wildlife that utilize them. I respectfully ask the USDA to withdraw the proposed rule and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule's national protections in full.
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  7. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-544538
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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 84 submissions in its group.

    I am a resident of St Augustine in the state of Florida and I respectfully urge you to withdraw this proposal and retain the Roadless Rule's national protections. Florida’s three National Forests are home to hundreds of endangered and threatened species and provide a substantial part of Florida's outdoor recreation economy, which depends on the undeveloped character of these forests and on the clean water that flows from them. Opening currently roadless areas to new road construction and timber harvesting would cause substantial harm to both the people and wildlife that utilize them. I respectfully ask the USDA to withdraw the proposed rule and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule's national protections in full.
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  8. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-544601
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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 84 submissions in its group.

    I am a resident of Gilchrist county in the state of Florida and I respectfully urge you to withdraw this proposal and retain the Roadless Rule's national protections. Florida’s three National Forests are home to hundreds of endangered and threatened species and provide a substantial part of Florida's outdoor recreation economy, which depends on the undeveloped character of these forests and on the clean water that flows from them. Opening currently roadless areas to new road construction and timber harvesting would cause substantial harm to both the people and wildlife that utilize them. I respectfully ask the USDA to withdraw the proposed rule and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule's national protections in full.
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  9. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-544770
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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 84 submissions in its group.

    I am a resident of Orange county in the state of Florida and I respectfully urge you to withdraw this proposal and retain the Roadless Rule's national protections. Florida’s three National Forests are home to hundreds of endangered and threatened species and provide a substantial part of Florida's outdoor recreation economy, which depends on the undeveloped character of these forests and on the clean water that flows from them. Opening currently roadless areas to new road construction and timber harvesting would cause substantial harm to both the people and wildlife that utilize them. I respectfully ask the USDA to withdraw the proposed rule and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule's national protections in full.
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  10. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-545451
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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 84 submissions in its group.

    I am a resident of [INSERT COUNTY] in the state of Florida, and I respectfully urge you to withdraw this proposal and retain the Roadless Rule's national protections. Florida’s three National Forests are home to hundreds of endangered and threatened species and provide a substantial part of Florida's outdoor recreation economy, which depends on the undeveloped character of these forests and on the clean water that flows from them. Opening currently roadless areas to new road construction and timber harvesting would cause substantial harm to both the people and wildlife that utilize them. I respectfully ask the USDA to withdraw the proposed rule and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule's national protections in full.
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  11. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-545673
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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 84 submissions in its group.

    I am a resident of Charlotte County] in the state of Florida and I respectfully urge you to withdraw this proposal and retain the Roadless Rule's national protections. Florida’s three National Forests are home to hundreds of endangered and threatened species and provide a substantial part of Florida's outdoor recreation economy, which depends on the undeveloped character of these forests and on the clean water that flows from them. Opening currently roadless areas to new road construction and timber harvesting would cause substantial harm to both the people and wildlife that utilize them. I respectfully ask the USDA to withdraw the proposed rule and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule's national protections in full.
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  12. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 30, 2026FS-2025-0001-518871
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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 84 submissions in its group.

    I am a resident of Pinellas County in the state of Florida and I respectfully urge you to withdraw this proposal and retain the Roadless Rule's national protections. Florida’s three National Forests are home to hundreds of endangered and threatened species and provide a substantial part of Florida's outdoor recreation economy, which depends on the undeveloped character of these forests and on the clean water that flows from them. Opening currently roadless areas to new road construction and timber harvesting would cause substantial harm to both the people and wildlife that utilize them. I respectfully ask the USDA to withdraw the proposed rule and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule's national protections in full.
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  13. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 29, 2026FS-2025-0001-504687
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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 84 submissions in its group.

    I am a resident of Hillsborough County in the state of Florida and I respectfully urge you to withdraw this proposal and retain the Roadless Rule's national protections. Florida’s three National Forests are home to hundreds of endangered and threatened species and provide a substantial part of Florida's outdoor recreation economy, which depends on the undeveloped character of these forests and on the clean water that flows from them. Opening currently roadless areas to new road construction and timber harvesting would cause substantial harm to both the people and wildlife that utilize them. I respectfully ask the USDA to withdraw the proposed rule and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule's national protections in full.
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  14. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-485611
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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 84 submissions in its group.

    I am a resident of Duval County in the state of Florida and I respectfully urge you to withdraw this proposal and retain the Roadless Rule's national protections. Florida’s three National Forests are home to hundreds of endangered and threatened species and provide a substantial part of Florida's outdoor recreation economy, which depends on the undeveloped character of these forests and on the clean water that flows from them. Opening currently roadless areas to new road construction and timber harvesting would cause substantial harm to both the people and wildlife that utilize them. I respectfully ask the USDA to withdraw the proposed rule and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule's national protections in full.
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  15. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-486831
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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 84 submissions in its group.

    I am a resident of Pinellas County, Florida and I respectfully urge you to withdraw this proposal and retain the Roadless Rule's national protections. Florida’s three National Forests are home to hundreds of endangered and threatened species and provide a substantial part of Florida's outdoor recreation economy, which depends on the undeveloped character of these forests and on the clean water that flows from them. Opening currently roadless areas to new road construction and timber harvesting would cause substantial harm to both the people and wildlife that utilize them. I respectfully ask the USDA to withdraw the proposed rule and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule's national protections in full.
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  16. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-486911
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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 84 submissions in its group.

    I am a resident of Collier County in the state of Florida and I respectfully urge you to withdraw this proposal and retain the Roadless Rule's national protections. Florida’s three National Forests are home to hundreds of endangered and threatened species and provide a substantial part of Florida's outdoor recreation economy, which depends on the undeveloped character of these forests and on the clean water that flows from them. Opening currently roadless areas to new road construction and timber harvesting would cause substantial harm to both the people and wildlife that utilize them. I respectfully ask the USDA to withdraw the proposed rule and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule's national protections in full.
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  17. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-488603
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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 84 submissions in its group.

    I am a resident of Bay County in the state of Florida and I respectfully urge you to withdraw this proposal and retain the Roadless Rule's national protections. Florida’s three National Forests are home to hundreds of endangered and threatened species and provide a substantial part of Florida's outdoor recreation economy, which depends on the undeveloped character of these forests and on the clean water that flows from them. Opening currently roadless areas to new road construction and timber harvesting would cause substantial harm to both the people and wildlife that utilize them. I respectfully ask the USDA to withdraw the proposed rule and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule's national protections in full.
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  18. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-490095
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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 84 submissions in its group.

    I am a resident of Hernando County in the state of Florida and I respectfully urge you to withdraw this proposal and retain the Roadless Rule's national protections. Florida’s three National Forests are home to hundreds of endangered and threatened species and provide a substantial part of Florida's outdoor recreation economy, which depends on the undeveloped character of these forests and on the clean water that flows from them. Opening currently roadless areas to new road construction and timber harvesting would cause substantial harm to both the people and wildlife that utilize them. I respectfully ask the USDA to withdraw the proposed rule and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule's national protections in full.
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  19. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-492465
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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 84 submissions in its group.

    I am a resident of Hernando in the state of Florida and I respectfully urge you to withdraw this proposal and retain the Roadless Rule's national protections. Florida’s three National Forests are home to hundreds of endangered and threatened species and provide a substantial part of Florida's outdoor recreation economy, which depends on the undeveloped character of these forests and on the clean water that flows from them. Opening currently roadless areas to new road construction and timber harvesting would cause substantial harm to both the people and wildlife that utilize them. I respectfully ask the USDA to withdraw the proposed rule and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule's national protections in full.
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  20. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-500611
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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 84 submissions in its group.

    I am a resident of Hillsborough in the state of Florida and I respectfully urge you to withdraw this proposal and retain the Roadless Rule's national protections. Florida’s three National Forests are home to hundreds of endangered and threatened species and provide a substantial part of Florida's outdoor recreation economy, which depends on the undeveloped character of these forests and on the clean water that flows from them. Opening currently roadless areas to new road construction and timber harvesting would cause substantial harm to both the people and wildlife that utilize them. I respectfully ask the USDA to withdraw the proposed rule and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule's national protections in full.
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