The Public Record · Docket FS-2025-0001

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  • Opposes rescission 100.0%
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  • A2 moderate 0
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  1. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 9/24Sep 16, 2026FS-2025-0001-426943
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    Dear U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz, I am an 87 year old Veteran who weekly hikes with the Portal Hiking Club into the Chricahua I’m writing to urge you to choose Alternative 1 and keep the 2001 Roadless Rule intact. For 25 years, the rule has safeguarded nearly 45 million acres of backcountry across U.S. national forests. These roadless areas provide numerous benefits to the American public, from clean air and water to vital wildlife habitat and diverse recreation opportunities — all while still allowing responsible forest management. Rescinding or altering this rule puts these lands at risk by opening the door to logging, oil-and-gas drilling, and other development. It will also fragment habitat, introduce invasive species, increase wildfire risk, and bring noise and light pollution. At a minimum, I insist that you extend this comment period to at least 90 days and hold hearings across the U.S. in all areas affected, so the public can fully weigh in. This proposal does not have my support. I urge you to choose no-action and uphold the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Arthur Rylander 74 Copper Ln Animas, NM 88020-9419 rarylander@yahoo.com
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  2. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 9/24Sep 15, 2026FS-2025-0001-408382
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    Dear U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz, I am an 87 year old Veteran who weekly hikes with the Portal Hiking Club into the Chricahua I’m writing to urge you to choose Alternative 1 and keep the 2001 Roadless Rule intact. For 25 years, the rule has safeguarded nearly 45 million acres of backcountry across U.S. national forests. These roadless areas provide numerous benefits to the American public, from clean air and water to vital wildlife habitat and diverse recreation opportunities — all while still allowing responsible forest management. Rescinding or altering this rule puts these lands at risk by opening the door to logging, oil-and-gas drilling, and other development. It will also fragment habitat, introduce invasive species, increase wildfire risk, and bring noise and light pollution. At a minimum, I insist that you extend this comment period to at least 90 days and hold hearings across the U.S. in all areas affected, so the public can fully weigh in. This proposal does not have my support. I urge you to choose no-action and uphold the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Arthur Rylander 74 Copper Ln Animas, NM 88020-9419 rarylander@yahoo.com
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  3. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 9/24Sep 14, 2026FS-2025-0001-381967
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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 31 submissions in its group.

    Dear U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz, I am an 87 year old Veteran who weekly hikes with the Portal Hiking Club into the Chricahua I’m writing to urge you to choose Alternative 1 and keep the 2001 Roadless Rule intact. For 25 years, the rule has safeguarded nearly 45 million acres of backcountry across U.S. national forests. These roadless areas provide numerous benefits to the American public, from clean air and water to vital wildlife habitat and diverse recreation opportunities — all while still allowing responsible forest management. Rescinding or altering this rule puts these lands at risk by opening the door to logging, oil-and-gas drilling, and other development. It will also fragment habitat, introduce invasive species, increase wildfire risk, and bring noise and light pollution. At a minimum, I insist that you extend this comment period to at least 90 days and hold hearings across the U.S. in all areas affected, so the public can fully weigh in. This proposal does not have my support. I urge you to choose no-action and uphold the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Arthur Rylander 74 Copper Ln Animas, NM 88020-9419 rarylander@yahoo.com
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  4. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 9/24Sep 14, 2026FS-2025-0001-389975
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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 31 submissions in its group.

    Dear U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz, I am an 87 year old Veteran who weekly hikes with the Portal Hiking Club into the Chricahua I’m writing to urge you to choose Alternative 1 and keep the 2001 Roadless Rule intact. For 25 years, the rule has safeguarded nearly 45 million acres of backcountry across U.S. national forests. These roadless areas provide numerous benefits to the American public, from clean air and water to vital wildlife habitat and diverse recreation opportunities — all while still allowing responsible forest management. Rescinding or altering this rule puts these lands at risk by opening the door to logging, oil-and-gas drilling, and other development. It will also fragment habitat, introduce invasive species, increase wildfire risk, and bring noise and light pollution. At a minimum, I insist that you extend this comment period to at least 90 days and hold hearings across the U.S. in all areas affected, so the public can fully weigh in. This proposal does not have my support. I urge you to choose no-action and uphold the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Arthur Rylander 74 Copper Ln Animas, NM 88020-9419 rarylander@yahoo.com
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  5. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 9/24Sep 14, 2026FS-2025-0001-395196
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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 31 submissions in its group.

    Dear U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz, I am an 87 year old Veteran who weekly hikes with the Portal Hiking Club into the Chricahua I’m writing to urge you to choose Alternative 1 and keep the 2001 Roadless Rule intact. For 25 years, the rule has safeguarded nearly 45 million acres of backcountry across U.S. national forests. These roadless areas provide numerous benefits to the American public, from clean air and water to vital wildlife habitat and diverse recreation opportunities — all while still allowing responsible forest management. Rescinding or altering this rule puts these lands at risk by opening the door to logging, oil-and-gas drilling, and other development. It will also fragment habitat, introduce invasive species, increase wildfire risk, and bring noise and light pollution. At a minimum, I insist that you extend this comment period to at least 90 days and hold hearings across the U.S. in all areas affected, so the public can fully weigh in. This proposal does not have my support. I urge you to choose no-action and uphold the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Arthur Rylander 74 Copper Ln Animas, NM 88020-9419 rarylander@yahoo.com
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  6. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 9/24Sep 13, 2026FS-2025-0001-375048
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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 31 submissions in its group.

    Dear U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz, I am an 87 year old Veteran who weekly hikes with the Portal Hiking Club into the Chricahua I’m writing to urge you to choose Alternative 1 and keep the 2001 Roadless Rule intact. For 25 years, the rule has safeguarded nearly 45 million acres of backcountry across U.S. national forests. These roadless areas provide numerous benefits to the American public, from clean air and water to vital wildlife habitat and diverse recreation opportunities — all while still allowing responsible forest management. Rescinding or altering this rule puts these lands at risk by opening the door to logging, oil-and-gas drilling, and other development. It will also fragment habitat, introduce invasive species, increase wildfire risk, and bring noise and light pollution. At a minimum, I insist that you extend this comment period to at least 90 days and hold hearings across the U.S. in all areas affected, so the public can fully weigh in. This proposal does not have my support. I urge you to choose no-action and uphold the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Arthur Rylander 74 Copper Ln Animas, NM 88020-9419 rarylander@yahoo.com
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  7. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 9/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-343723
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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 31 submissions in its group.

    Dear U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz, I am an 87 year old Veteran who weekly hikes with the Portal Hiking Club into the Chricahua I’m writing to urge you to choose Alternative 1 and keep the 2001 Roadless Rule intact. For 25 years, the rule has safeguarded nearly 45 million acres of backcountry across U.S. national forests. These roadless areas provide numerous benefits to the American public, from clean air and water to vital wildlife habitat and diverse recreation opportunities — all while still allowing responsible forest management. Rescinding or altering this rule puts these lands at risk by opening the door to logging, oil-and-gas drilling, and other development. It will also fragment habitat, introduce invasive species, increase wildfire risk, and bring noise and light pollution. At a minimum, I insist that you extend this comment period to at least 90 days and hold hearings across the U.S. in all areas affected, so the public can fully weigh in. This proposal does not have my support. I urge you to choose no-action and uphold the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Arthur Rylander 74 Copper Ln Animas, NM 88020-9419 rarylander@yahoo.com
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  8. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 9/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-346886
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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 31 submissions in its group.

    Dear U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz, I am an 87 year old Veteran who weekly hikes with the Portal Hiking Club into the Chricahua I’m writing to urge you to choose Alternative 1 and keep the 2001 Roadless Rule intact. For 25 years, the rule has safeguarded nearly 45 million acres of backcountry across U.S. national forests. These roadless areas provide numerous benefits to the American public, from clean air and water to vital wildlife habitat and diverse recreation opportunities — all while still allowing responsible forest management. Rescinding or altering this rule puts these lands at risk by opening the door to logging, oil-and-gas drilling, and other development. It will also fragment habitat, introduce invasive species, increase wildfire risk, and bring noise and light pollution. At a minimum, I insist that you extend this comment period to at least 90 days and hold hearings across the U.S. in all areas affected, so the public can fully weigh in. This proposal does not have my support. I urge you to choose no-action and uphold the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Arthur Rylander 74 Copper Ln Animas, NM 88020-9419 rarylander@yahoo.com
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  9. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 9/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-350514
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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 31 submissions in its group.

    Dear U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz, I am an 87 year old Veteran who weekly hikes with the Portal Hiking Club into the Chricahua I’m writing to urge you to choose Alternative 1 and keep the 2001 Roadless Rule intact. For 25 years, the rule has safeguarded nearly 45 million acres of backcountry across U.S. national forests. These roadless areas provide numerous benefits to the American public, from clean air and water to vital wildlife habitat and diverse recreation opportunities — all while still allowing responsible forest management. Rescinding or altering this rule puts these lands at risk by opening the door to logging, oil-and-gas drilling, and other development. It will also fragment habitat, introduce invasive species, increase wildfire risk, and bring noise and light pollution. At a minimum, I insist that you extend this comment period to at least 90 days and hold hearings across the U.S. in all areas affected, so the public can fully weigh in. This proposal does not have my support. I urge you to choose no-action and uphold the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Arthur Rylander 74 Copper Ln Animas, NM 88020-9419 rarylander@yahoo.com
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  10. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 9/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-352522
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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 31 submissions in its group.

    Dear U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz, I am an 87 year old Veteran who weekly hikes with the Portal Hiking Club into the Chricahua I’m writing to urge you to choose Alternative 1 and keep the 2001 Roadless Rule intact. For 25 years, the rule has safeguarded nearly 45 million acres of backcountry across U.S. national forests. These roadless areas provide numerous benefits to the American public, from clean air and water to vital wildlife habitat and diverse recreation opportunities — all while still allowing responsible forest management. Rescinding or altering this rule puts these lands at risk by opening the door to logging, oil-and-gas drilling, and other development. It will also fragment habitat, introduce invasive species, increase wildfire risk, and bring noise and light pollution. At a minimum, I insist that you extend this comment period to at least 90 days and hold hearings across the U.S. in all areas affected, so the public can fully weigh in. This proposal does not have my support. I urge you to choose no-action and uphold the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Arthur Rylander 74 Copper Ln Animas, NM 88020-9419 rarylander@yahoo.com
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  11. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 9/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-354418
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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 31 submissions in its group.

    Dear U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz, I am an 87 year old Veteran who weekly hikes with the Portal Hiking Club into the Chricahua I’m writing to urge you to choose Alternative 1 and keep the 2001 Roadless Rule intact. For 25 years, the rule has safeguarded nearly 45 million acres of backcountry across U.S. national forests. These roadless areas provide numerous benefits to the American public, from clean air and water to vital wildlife habitat and diverse recreation opportunities — all while still allowing responsible forest management. Rescinding or altering this rule puts these lands at risk by opening the door to logging, oil-and-gas drilling, and other development. It will also fragment habitat, introduce invasive species, increase wildfire risk, and bring noise and light pollution. At a minimum, I insist that you extend this comment period to at least 90 days and hold hearings across the U.S. in all areas affected, so the public can fully weigh in. This proposal does not have my support. I urge you to choose no-action and uphold the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Arthur Rylander 74 Copper Ln Animas, NM 88020-9419 rarylander@yahoo.com
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  12. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 9/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-356288
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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 31 submissions in its group.

    Dear U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz, I am an 87 year old Veteran who weekly hikes with the Portal Hiking Club into the Chricahua I’m writing to urge you to choose Alternative 1 and keep the 2001 Roadless Rule intact. For 25 years, the rule has safeguarded nearly 45 million acres of backcountry across U.S. national forests. These roadless areas provide numerous benefits to the American public, from clean air and water to vital wildlife habitat and diverse recreation opportunities — all while still allowing responsible forest management. Rescinding or altering this rule puts these lands at risk by opening the door to logging, oil-and-gas drilling, and other development. It will also fragment habitat, introduce invasive species, increase wildfire risk, and bring noise and light pollution. At a minimum, I insist that you extend this comment period to at least 90 days and hold hearings across the U.S. in all areas affected, so the public can fully weigh in. This proposal does not have my support. I urge you to choose no-action and uphold the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Arthur Rylander 74 Copper Ln Animas, NM 88020-9419 rarylander@yahoo.com
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  13. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 9/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-358947
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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 31 submissions in its group.

    Dear U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz, I am an 87 year old Veteran who weekly hikes with the Portal Hiking Club into the Chricahua I’m writing to urge you to choose Alternative 1 and keep the 2001 Roadless Rule intact. For 25 years, the rule has safeguarded nearly 45 million acres of backcountry across U.S. national forests. These roadless areas provide numerous benefits to the American public, from clean air and water to vital wildlife habitat and diverse recreation opportunities — all while still allowing responsible forest management. Rescinding or altering this rule puts these lands at risk by opening the door to logging, oil-and-gas drilling, and other development. It will also fragment habitat, introduce invasive species, increase wildfire risk, and bring noise and light pollution. At a minimum, I insist that you extend this comment period to at least 90 days and hold hearings across the U.S. in all areas affected, so the public can fully weigh in. This proposal does not have my support. I urge you to choose no-action and uphold the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Arthur Rylander 74 Copper Ln Animas, NM 88020-9419 rarylander@yahoo.com
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  14. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 9/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-360982
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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 31 submissions in its group.

    Dear U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz, I am an 87 year old Veteran who weekly hikes with the Portal Hiking Club into the Chricahua I’m writing to urge you to choose Alternative 1 and keep the 2001 Roadless Rule intact. For 25 years, the rule has safeguarded nearly 45 million acres of backcountry across U.S. national forests. These roadless areas provide numerous benefits to the American public, from clean air and water to vital wildlife habitat and diverse recreation opportunities — all while still allowing responsible forest management. Rescinding or altering this rule puts these lands at risk by opening the door to logging, oil-and-gas drilling, and other development. It will also fragment habitat, introduce invasive species, increase wildfire risk, and bring noise and light pollution. At a minimum, I insist that you extend this comment period to at least 90 days and hold hearings across the U.S. in all areas affected, so the public can fully weigh in. This proposal does not have my support. I urge you to choose no-action and uphold the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Arthur Rylander 74 Copper Ln Animas, NM 88020-9419 rarylander@yahoo.com
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  15. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 9/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-362916
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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 31 submissions in its group.

    Dear U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz, I am an 87 year old Veteran who weekly hikes with the Portal Hiking Club into the Chricahua I’m writing to urge you to choose Alternative 1 and keep the 2001 Roadless Rule intact. For 25 years, the rule has safeguarded nearly 45 million acres of backcountry across U.S. national forests. These roadless areas provide numerous benefits to the American public, from clean air and water to vital wildlife habitat and diverse recreation opportunities — all while still allowing responsible forest management. Rescinding or altering this rule puts these lands at risk by opening the door to logging, oil-and-gas drilling, and other development. It will also fragment habitat, introduce invasive species, increase wildfire risk, and bring noise and light pollution. At a minimum, I insist that you extend this comment period to at least 90 days and hold hearings across the U.S. in all areas affected, so the public can fully weigh in. This proposal does not have my support. I urge you to choose no-action and uphold the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Arthur Rylander 74 Copper Ln Animas, NM 88020-9419 rarylander@yahoo.com
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  16. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 9/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-366069
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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 31 submissions in its group.

    Dear U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz, I am an 87 year old Veteran who weekly hikes with the Portal Hiking Club into the Chricahua I’m writing to urge you to choose Alternative 1 and keep the 2001 Roadless Rule intact. For 25 years, the rule has safeguarded nearly 45 million acres of backcountry across U.S. national forests. These roadless areas provide numerous benefits to the American public, from clean air and water to vital wildlife habitat and diverse recreation opportunities — all while still allowing responsible forest management. Rescinding or altering this rule puts these lands at risk by opening the door to logging, oil-and-gas drilling, and other development. It will also fragment habitat, introduce invasive species, increase wildfire risk, and bring noise and light pollution. At a minimum, I insist that you extend this comment period to at least 90 days and hold hearings across the U.S. in all areas affected, so the public can fully weigh in. This proposal does not have my support. I urge you to choose no-action and uphold the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Arthur Rylander 74 Copper Ln Animas, NM 88020-9419 rarylander@yahoo.com
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  17. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 9/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-367960
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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 31 submissions in its group.

    Dear U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz, I am an 87 year old Veteran who weekly hikes with the Portal Hiking Club into the Chricahua I’m writing to urge you to choose Alternative 1 and keep the 2001 Roadless Rule intact. For 25 years, the rule has safeguarded nearly 45 million acres of backcountry across U.S. national forests. These roadless areas provide numerous benefits to the American public, from clean air and water to vital wildlife habitat and diverse recreation opportunities — all while still allowing responsible forest management. Rescinding or altering this rule puts these lands at risk by opening the door to logging, oil-and-gas drilling, and other development. It will also fragment habitat, introduce invasive species, increase wildfire risk, and bring noise and light pollution. At a minimum, I insist that you extend this comment period to at least 90 days and hold hearings across the U.S. in all areas affected, so the public can fully weigh in. This proposal does not have my support. I urge you to choose no-action and uphold the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Arthur Rylander 74 Copper Ln Animas, NM 88020-9419 rarylander@yahoo.com
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  18. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 9/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-369195
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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 31 submissions in its group.

    Dear U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz, I am an 87 year old Veteran who weekly hikes with the Portal Hiking Club into the Chricahua I’m writing to urge you to choose Alternative 1 and keep the 2001 Roadless Rule intact. For 25 years, the rule has safeguarded nearly 45 million acres of backcountry across U.S. national forests. These roadless areas provide numerous benefits to the American public, from clean air and water to vital wildlife habitat and diverse recreation opportunities — all while still allowing responsible forest management. Rescinding or altering this rule puts these lands at risk by opening the door to logging, oil-and-gas drilling, and other development. It will also fragment habitat, introduce invasive species, increase wildfire risk, and bring noise and light pollution. At a minimum, I insist that you extend this comment period to at least 90 days and hold hearings across the U.S. in all areas affected, so the public can fully weigh in. This proposal does not have my support. I urge you to choose no-action and uphold the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Arthur Rylander 74 Copper Ln Animas, NM 88020-9419 rarylander@yahoo.com
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  19. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 9/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-370872
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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 31 submissions in its group.

    Dear U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz, I am an 87 year old Veteran who weekly hikes with the Portal Hiking Club into the Chricahua I’m writing to urge you to choose Alternative 1 and keep the 2001 Roadless Rule intact. For 25 years, the rule has safeguarded nearly 45 million acres of backcountry across U.S. national forests. These roadless areas provide numerous benefits to the American public, from clean air and water to vital wildlife habitat and diverse recreation opportunities — all while still allowing responsible forest management. Rescinding or altering this rule puts these lands at risk by opening the door to logging, oil-and-gas drilling, and other development. It will also fragment habitat, introduce invasive species, increase wildfire risk, and bring noise and light pollution. At a minimum, I insist that you extend this comment period to at least 90 days and hold hearings across the U.S. in all areas affected, so the public can fully weigh in. This proposal does not have my support. I urge you to choose no-action and uphold the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Arthur Rylander 74 Copper Ln Animas, NM 88020-9419 rarylander@yahoo.com
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  20. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 9/24Sep 9, 2026FS-2025-0001-339510
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    Dear U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz, I am an 87 year old Veteran who weekly hikes with the Portal Hiking Club into the Chricahua I’m writing to urge you to choose Alternative 1 and keep the 2001 Roadless Rule intact. For 25 years, the rule has safeguarded nearly 45 million acres of backcountry across U.S. national forests. These roadless areas provide numerous benefits to the American public, from clean air and water to vital wildlife habitat and diverse recreation opportunities — all while still allowing responsible forest management. Rescinding or altering this rule puts these lands at risk by opening the door to logging, oil-and-gas drilling, and other development. It will also fragment habitat, introduce invasive species, increase wildfire risk, and bring noise and light pollution. At a minimum, I insist that you extend this comment period to at least 90 days and hold hearings across the U.S. in all areas affected, so the public can fully weigh in. This proposal does not have my support. I urge you to choose no-action and uphold the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Arthur Rylander 74 Copper Ln Animas, NM 88020-9419 rarylander@yahoo.com
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