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 comments32 submissions
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  • Opposes rescission 100.0%
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  • A2 moderate 0
  • A3 weak 0
  • A0 none 1
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  1. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 16, 2026FS-2025-0001-435295
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    I strongly oppose the proposed repeal of the 2001 Roadless Rule. West Virginia is blessed with many beautiful, important places that are currently protected by the Roadless rule including Roaring Plains, Seneca Creek, and Cheat Mountain, which are home to species that can't be found anywhere else including the Cheat Mountain Salamander. It's more important that these landscapes provide clean water, wildlife habitat, and irreplaceable opportunities for outdoor recreation than be used to benefit a few commercial logging companies. Once they are lost, we cannot easily restore them. Please preserve the Roadless Rule and protect our shared public lands for future generations. Sincerely, Ally Beard 102 Finnell St Morgantown, WV 26505-5280 anicole092@gmail.com
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  2. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 15, 2026FS-2025-0001-411068
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    I strongly oppose the proposed repeal of the 2001 Roadless Rule. West Virginia is blessed with many beautiful, important places that are currently protected by the Roadless rule including Roaring Plains, Seneca Creek, and Cheat Mountain, which are home to species that can't be found anywhere else including the Cheat Mountain Salamander. It's more important that these landscapes provide clean water, wildlife habitat, and irreplaceable opportunities for outdoor recreation than be used to benefit a few commercial logging companies. Once they are lost, we cannot easily restore them. Please preserve the Roadless Rule and protect our shared public lands for future generations. Sincerely, Ally Beard 102 Finnell St Morgantown, WV 26505-5280 anicole092@gmail.com
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  3. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 14, 2026FS-2025-0001-382610
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    I strongly oppose the proposed repeal of the 2001 Roadless Rule. West Virginia is blessed with many beautiful, important places that are currently protected by the Roadless rule including Roaring Plains, Seneca Creek, and Cheat Mountain, which are home to species that can't be found anywhere else including the Cheat Mountain Salamander. It's more important that these landscapes provide clean water, wildlife habitat, and irreplaceable opportunities for outdoor recreation than be used to benefit a few commercial logging companies. Once they are lost, we cannot easily restore them. Please preserve the Roadless Rule and protect our shared public lands for future generations. Sincerely, Ally Beard 102 Finnell St Morgantown, WV 26505-5280 anicole092@gmail.com
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  4. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 14, 2026FS-2025-0001-390368
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    I strongly oppose the proposed repeal of the 2001 Roadless Rule. West Virginia is blessed with many beautiful, important places that are currently protected by the Roadless rule including Roaring Plains, Seneca Creek, and Cheat Mountain, which are home to species that can't be found anywhere else including the Cheat Mountain Salamander. It's more important that these landscapes provide clean water, wildlife habitat, and irreplaceable opportunities for outdoor recreation than be used to benefit a few commercial logging companies. Once they are lost, we cannot easily restore them. Please preserve the Roadless Rule and protect our shared public lands for future generations. Sincerely, Ally Beard 102 Finnell St Morgantown, WV 26505-5280 anicole092@gmail.com
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  5. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 14, 2026FS-2025-0001-395952
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    I strongly oppose the proposed repeal of the 2001 Roadless Rule. West Virginia is blessed with many beautiful, important places that are currently protected by the Roadless rule including Roaring Plains, Seneca Creek, and Cheat Mountain, which are home to species that can't be found anywhere else including the Cheat Mountain Salamander. It's more important that these landscapes provide clean water, wildlife habitat, and irreplaceable opportunities for outdoor recreation than be used to benefit a few commercial logging companies. Once they are lost, we cannot easily restore them. Please preserve the Roadless Rule and protect our shared public lands for future generations. Sincerely, Ally Beard 102 Finnell St Morgantown, WV 26505-5280 anicole092@gmail.com
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  6. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 13, 2026FS-2025-0001-375441
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    I strongly oppose the proposed repeal of the 2001 Roadless Rule. West Virginia is blessed with many beautiful, important places that are currently protected by the Roadless rule including Roaring Plains, Seneca Creek, and Cheat Mountain, which are home to species that can't be found anywhere else including the Cheat Mountain Salamander. It's more important that these landscapes provide clean water, wildlife habitat, and irreplaceable opportunities for outdoor recreation than be used to benefit a few commercial logging companies. Once they are lost, we cannot easily restore them. Please preserve the Roadless Rule and protect our shared public lands for future generations. Sincerely, Ally Beard 102 Finnell St Morgantown, WV 26505-5280 anicole092@gmail.com
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  7. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-343955
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    I strongly oppose the proposed repeal of the 2001 Roadless Rule. West Virginia is blessed with many beautiful, important places that are currently protected by the Roadless rule including Roaring Plains, Seneca Creek, and Cheat Mountain, which are home to species that can't be found anywhere else including the Cheat Mountain Salamander. It's more important that these landscapes provide clean water, wildlife habitat, and irreplaceable opportunities for outdoor recreation than be used to benefit a few commercial logging companies. Once they are lost, we cannot easily restore them. Please preserve the Roadless Rule and protect our shared public lands for future generations. Sincerely, Ally Beard 102 Finnell St Morgantown, WV 26505-5280 anicole092@gmail.com
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  8. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-347115
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    I strongly oppose the proposed repeal of the 2001 Roadless Rule. West Virginia is blessed with many beautiful, important places that are currently protected by the Roadless rule including Roaring Plains, Seneca Creek, and Cheat Mountain, which are home to species that can't be found anywhere else including the Cheat Mountain Salamander. It's more important that these landscapes provide clean water, wildlife habitat, and irreplaceable opportunities for outdoor recreation than be used to benefit a few commercial logging companies. Once they are lost, we cannot easily restore them. Please preserve the Roadless Rule and protect our shared public lands for future generations. Sincerely, Ally Beard 102 Finnell St Morgantown, WV 26505-5280 anicole092@gmail.com
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  9. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-350724
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    I strongly oppose the proposed repeal of the 2001 Roadless Rule. West Virginia is blessed with many beautiful, important places that are currently protected by the Roadless rule including Roaring Plains, Seneca Creek, and Cheat Mountain, which are home to species that can't be found anywhere else including the Cheat Mountain Salamander. It's more important that these landscapes provide clean water, wildlife habitat, and irreplaceable opportunities for outdoor recreation than be used to benefit a few commercial logging companies. Once they are lost, we cannot easily restore them. Please preserve the Roadless Rule and protect our shared public lands for future generations. Sincerely, Ally Beard 102 Finnell St Morgantown, WV 26505-5280 anicole092@gmail.com
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  10. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-352688
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    I strongly oppose the proposed repeal of the 2001 Roadless Rule. West Virginia is blessed with many beautiful, important places that are currently protected by the Roadless rule including Roaring Plains, Seneca Creek, and Cheat Mountain, which are home to species that can't be found anywhere else including the Cheat Mountain Salamander. It's more important that these landscapes provide clean water, wildlife habitat, and irreplaceable opportunities for outdoor recreation than be used to benefit a few commercial logging companies. Once they are lost, we cannot easily restore them. Please preserve the Roadless Rule and protect our shared public lands for future generations. Sincerely, Ally Beard 102 Finnell St Morgantown, WV 26505-5280 anicole092@gmail.com
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  11. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-354607
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    I strongly oppose the proposed repeal of the 2001 Roadless Rule. West Virginia is blessed with many beautiful, important places that are currently protected by the Roadless rule including Roaring Plains, Seneca Creek, and Cheat Mountain, which are home to species that can't be found anywhere else including the Cheat Mountain Salamander. It's more important that these landscapes provide clean water, wildlife habitat, and irreplaceable opportunities for outdoor recreation than be used to benefit a few commercial logging companies. Once they are lost, we cannot easily restore them. Please preserve the Roadless Rule and protect our shared public lands for future generations. Sincerely, Ally Beard 102 Finnell St Morgantown, WV 26505-5280 anicole092@gmail.com
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  12. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-356455
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    I strongly oppose the proposed repeal of the 2001 Roadless Rule. West Virginia is blessed with many beautiful, important places that are currently protected by the Roadless rule including Roaring Plains, Seneca Creek, and Cheat Mountain, which are home to species that can't be found anywhere else including the Cheat Mountain Salamander. It's more important that these landscapes provide clean water, wildlife habitat, and irreplaceable opportunities for outdoor recreation than be used to benefit a few commercial logging companies. Once they are lost, we cannot easily restore them. Please preserve the Roadless Rule and protect our shared public lands for future generations. Sincerely, Ally Beard 102 Finnell St Morgantown, WV 26505-5280 anicole092@gmail.com
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  13. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-359119
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    I strongly oppose the proposed repeal of the 2001 Roadless Rule. West Virginia is blessed with many beautiful, important places that are currently protected by the Roadless rule including Roaring Plains, Seneca Creek, and Cheat Mountain, which are home to species that can't be found anywhere else including the Cheat Mountain Salamander. It's more important that these landscapes provide clean water, wildlife habitat, and irreplaceable opportunities for outdoor recreation than be used to benefit a few commercial logging companies. Once they are lost, we cannot easily restore them. Please preserve the Roadless Rule and protect our shared public lands for future generations. Sincerely, Ally Beard 102 Finnell St Morgantown, WV 26505-5280 anicole092@gmail.com
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  14. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-361123
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    I strongly oppose the proposed repeal of the 2001 Roadless Rule. West Virginia is blessed with many beautiful, important places that are currently protected by the Roadless rule including Roaring Plains, Seneca Creek, and Cheat Mountain, which are home to species that can't be found anywhere else including the Cheat Mountain Salamander. It's more important that these landscapes provide clean water, wildlife habitat, and irreplaceable opportunities for outdoor recreation than be used to benefit a few commercial logging companies. Once they are lost, we cannot easily restore them. Please preserve the Roadless Rule and protect our shared public lands for future generations. Sincerely, Ally Beard 102 Finnell St Morgantown, WV 26505-5280 anicole092@gmail.com
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  15. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-363023
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    I strongly oppose the proposed repeal of the 2001 Roadless Rule. West Virginia is blessed with many beautiful, important places that are currently protected by the Roadless rule including Roaring Plains, Seneca Creek, and Cheat Mountain, which are home to species that can't be found anywhere else including the Cheat Mountain Salamander. It's more important that these landscapes provide clean water, wildlife habitat, and irreplaceable opportunities for outdoor recreation than be used to benefit a few commercial logging companies. Once they are lost, we cannot easily restore them. Please preserve the Roadless Rule and protect our shared public lands for future generations. Sincerely, Ally Beard 102 Finnell St Morgantown, WV 26505-5280 anicole092@gmail.com
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  16. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-366410
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    I strongly oppose the proposed repeal of the 2001 Roadless Rule. West Virginia is blessed with many beautiful, important places that are currently protected by the Roadless rule including Roaring Plains, Seneca Creek, and Cheat Mountain, which are home to species that can't be found anywhere else including the Cheat Mountain Salamander. It's more important that these landscapes provide clean water, wildlife habitat, and irreplaceable opportunities for outdoor recreation than be used to benefit a few commercial logging companies. Once they are lost, we cannot easily restore them. Please preserve the Roadless Rule and protect our shared public lands for future generations. Sincerely, Ally Beard 102 Finnell St Morgantown, WV 26505-5280 anicole092@gmail.com
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  17. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-368077
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    I strongly oppose the proposed repeal of the 2001 Roadless Rule. West Virginia is blessed with many beautiful, important places that are currently protected by the Roadless rule including Roaring Plains, Seneca Creek, and Cheat Mountain, which are home to species that can't be found anywhere else including the Cheat Mountain Salamander. It's more important that these landscapes provide clean water, wildlife habitat, and irreplaceable opportunities for outdoor recreation than be used to benefit a few commercial logging companies. Once they are lost, we cannot easily restore them. Please preserve the Roadless Rule and protect our shared public lands for future generations. Sincerely, Ally Beard 102 Finnell St Morgantown, WV 26505-5280 anicole092@gmail.com
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  18. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-369318
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    I strongly oppose the proposed repeal of the 2001 Roadless Rule. West Virginia is blessed with many beautiful, important places that are currently protected by the Roadless rule including Roaring Plains, Seneca Creek, and Cheat Mountain, which are home to species that can't be found anywhere else including the Cheat Mountain Salamander. It's more important that these landscapes provide clean water, wildlife habitat, and irreplaceable opportunities for outdoor recreation than be used to benefit a few commercial logging companies. Once they are lost, we cannot easily restore them. Please preserve the Roadless Rule and protect our shared public lands for future generations. Sincerely, Ally Beard 102 Finnell St Morgantown, WV 26505-5280 anicole092@gmail.com
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  19. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-371022
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    I strongly oppose the proposed repeal of the 2001 Roadless Rule. West Virginia is blessed with many beautiful, important places that are currently protected by the Roadless rule including Roaring Plains, Seneca Creek, and Cheat Mountain, which are home to species that can't be found anywhere else including the Cheat Mountain Salamander. It's more important that these landscapes provide clean water, wildlife habitat, and irreplaceable opportunities for outdoor recreation than be used to benefit a few commercial logging companies. Once they are lost, we cannot easily restore them. Please preserve the Roadless Rule and protect our shared public lands for future generations. Sincerely, Ally Beard 102 Finnell St Morgantown, WV 26505-5280 anicole092@gmail.com
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  20. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 9, 2026FS-2025-0001-339662
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    I strongly oppose the proposed repeal of the 2001 Roadless Rule. West Virginia is blessed with many beautiful, important places that are currently protected by the Roadless rule including Roaring Plains, Seneca Creek, and Cheat Mountain, which are home to species that can't be found anywhere else including the Cheat Mountain Salamander. It's more important that these landscapes provide clean water, wildlife habitat, and irreplaceable opportunities for outdoor recreation than be used to benefit a few commercial logging companies. Once they are lost, we cannot easily restore them. Please preserve the Roadless Rule and protect our shared public lands for future generations. Sincerely, Ally Beard 102 Finnell St Morgantown, WV 26505-5280 anicole092@gmail.com
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