The Public Record · Docket FS-2025-0001

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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-541340
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Docket FS-2025-0001, RIN 0596-AD66 Do not rescind roadless rule nation wide. •The Roadless Rule does not prevent all logging or new road development in designated Roadless areas. It simply requires some additional assessment and process to ensure the sensitive natural resources protected within them receive extra consideration to avoid reckless and short-sighted decisions made on behalf of commercial interests. •Roadless areas in Apalachicola National Forest support some finest remaining stands of old growth longleaf pine, botanically unique pitcher plant savannas that are extraordinarily sensitive to even sight changes in hydrology, and the largest remaining population of the threatened Red-cockaded woodpecker. •Roadless areas in Ocala National Forest help protect the largest sand pine scrub ecosystem in the world, the largest remaining population of the threatened Florida scrub jay and encompass much of the springshed of Alexander Springs – one of the only pristine springs remaining in Florida. •The unaltered wetland habitats in Florida’s roadless areas are critically important to species like the flatwoods salamander and others that are very sensitive to hydrologic impacts that result from logging and roadbuilding. •The Forest Service’s own research demonstrates road development in natural areas is a significant vector for the introduction of invasive species and that wildfire frequency also increases with road density. •Florida’s national forests are home to 136 plant species and 36 animal species designated as either threatened or endangered. Many of these species would be put at even greater risk by expanded logging, mining, and other resource extraction.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-488250
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I oppose any change to the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The Roadless Rule does not prevent all logging or new road development in designated Roadless areas. It simply requires some additional assessment and process to ensure the sensitive natural resources protected within them receive extra consideration to avoid reckless and short-sighted decisions made on behalf of commercial interests. Where I live in Florida, roadless areas in Apalachicola National Forest support some finest remaining stands of old growth longleaf pine, botanically unique pitcher plant savannas that are extraordinarily sensitive to even sight changes in hydrology, and the largest remaining population of the threatened Red-cockaded woodpecker. Roadless areas in Ocala National Forest help protect the largest sand pine scrub ecosystem in the world, the largest remaining population of the threatened Florida scrub jay and encompass much of the springshed of Alexander Springs – one of the only pristine springs remaining in Florida. The unaltered wetland habitats in Florida’s roadless areas are critically important to species like the flatwoods salamander and others that are very sensitive to hydrologic impacts that result from logging and roadbuilding.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 24, 2026FS-2025-0001-476298
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Don’t rescind the Roadless Rule Points: The Roadless Rule does not prevent all logging or new road development in designated Roadless areas. It simply requires some additional assessment and process to ensure the sensitive natural resources protected within them receive extra consideration to avoid reckless and short-sighted decisions made on behalf of commercial interests. Roadless areas in Apalachicola National Forest support some finest remaining stands of old growth longleaf pine, botanically unique pitcher plant savannas that are extraordinarily sensitive to even sight changes in hydrology, and the largest remaining population of the threatened Red-cockaded woodpecker. Roadless areas in Ocala National Forest help protect the largest sand pine scrub ecosystem in the world, the largest remaining population of the threatened Florida scrub jay and encompass much of the springshed of Alexander Springs – one of the only pristine springs remaining in Florida. The unaltered wetland habitats in Florida’s roadless areas are critically important to species like the flatwoods salamander and others that are very sensitive to hydrologic impacts that result from logging and roadbuilding. The Forest Service’s own research demonstrates road development in natural areas is a significant vector for the introduction of invasive species and that wildfire frequency also increases with road density. Florida’s national forests are home to 136 plant species and 36 animal species designated as either threatened or endangered. Many of these species would be put at even greater risk by expanded logging, mining, and other resource extraction. Please do not rescind the roadless rule
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 24, 2026FS-2025-0001-479029
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I'm opposed to the proposed change in the Roadless Rule. I live in Florida and below are some reasons why these changes should not be adopted. 1)The Roadless Rule does not prevent all logging or new road development in designated Roadless areas. It simply requires some additional assessment and process to ensure the sensitive natural resources protected within them receive extra consideration to avoid reckless and short-sighted decisions made on behalf of commercial interests. 2)Roadless areas in Apalachicola National Forest support some finest remaining stands of old growth longleaf pine, botanically unique pitcher plant savannas that are extraordinarily sensitive to even sight changes in hydrology, and the largest remaining population of the threatened Red-cockaded woodpecker. Roadless areas in Ocala National Forest help protect the largest sand pine scrub ecosystem in the world, the largest remaining population of the threatened Florida scrub jay and encompass much of the springshed of Alexander Springs – one of the only pristine springs remaining in Florida. 3)The unaltered wetland habitats in Florida’s roadless areas are critically important to species like the flatwoods salamander and others that are very sensitive to hydrologic impacts that result from logging and roadbuilding. 4)The Forest Service’s own research demonstrates road development in natural areas is a significant vector for the introduction of invasive species and that wildfire frequency also increases with road density. 5)Florida’s national forests are home to 136 plant species and 36 animal species designated as either threatened or endangered. Many of these species would be put at even greater risk by expanded logging, mining, and other resource extraction.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 24, 2026FS-2025-0001-479032
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I'm opposed to the proposed change in the Roadless Rule. I live in Florida and below are some reasons why these changes should not be adopted. 1)The Roadless Rule does not prevent all logging or new road development in designated Roadless areas. It simply requires some additional assessment and process to ensure the sensitive natural resources protected within them receive extra consideration to avoid reckless and short-sighted decisions made on behalf of commercial interests. 2)Roadless areas in Apalachicola National Forest support some finest remaining stands of old growth longleaf pine, botanically unique pitcher plant savannas that are extraordinarily sensitive to even sight changes in hydrology, and the largest remaining population of the threatened Red-cockaded woodpecker. Roadless areas in Ocala National Forest help protect the largest sand pine scrub ecosystem in the world, the largest remaining population of the threatened Florida scrub jay and encompass much of the springshed of Alexander Springs – one of the only pristine springs remaining in Florida. 3)The unaltered wetland habitats in Florida’s roadless areas are critically important to species like the flatwoods salamander and others that are very sensitive to hydrologic impacts that result from logging and roadbuilding. 4)The Forest Service’s own research demonstrates road development in natural areas is a significant vector for the introduction of invasive species and that wildfire frequency also increases with road density. 5)Florida’s national forests are home to 136 plant species and 36 animal species designated as either threatened or endangered. Many of these species would be put at even greater risk by expanded logging, mining, and other resource extraction.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 24, 2026FS-2025-0001-481227
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Help us protect FL forests and allow the Roadless Area Conservation Rule (Roadless Rule) to remain. In fact, the Roadless Rule does not prevent all logging or new road development in designated Roadless areas. It simply requires some additional assessment and process to ensure the sensitive natural resources protected within them receive extra consideration to avoid reckless and short-sighted decisions made on behalf of commercial interests. Please consider keeping this administrative conservation regulation!
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 23, 2026FS-2025-0001-471413
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Please protect Florida’s National Forests - Do Not Rescind the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule does not prevent all logging or new road development in designated Roadless areas. It simply requires some additional assessment and process to ensure the sensitive natural resources protected within them receive extra consideration to avoid reckless and short-sighted decisions made on behalf of commercial interests. Roadless areas in Apalachicola National Forest support some finest remaining stands of old growth longleaf pine, botanically unique pitcher plant savannas that are extraordinarily sensitive to even sight changes in hydrology, and the largest remaining population of the threatened Red-cockaded woodpecker. Roadless areas in Ocala National Forest help protect the largest sand pine scrub ecosystem in the world, the largest remaining population of the threatened Florida scrub jay and encompass much of the springshed of Alexander Springs – one of the only pristine springs remaining in Florida. The unaltered wetland habitats in Florida’s roadless areas are critically important to species like the flatwoods salamander and others that are very sensitive to hydrologic impacts that result from logging and roadbuilding. The Forest Service’s own research demonstrates road development in natural areas is a significant vector for the introduction of invasive species and that wildfire frequency also increases with road density. Florida’s national forests are home to 136 plant species and 36 animal species designated as either threatened or endangered. Many of these species would be put at even greater risk by expanded logging, mining, and other resource extraction.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 23, 2026FS-2025-0001-472568
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don’t rescind the Roadless Rule”. Consider some of these points: • The Roadless Rule does not prevent all logging or new road development in designated Roadless areas. It simply requires some additional assessment and process to ensure the sensitive natural resources protected within them receive extra consideration to avoid reckless and short-sighted decisions made on behalf of commercial interests. • Roadless areas in Apalachicola National Forest support some finest remaining stands of old growth longleaf pine, botanically unique pitcher plant savannas that are extraordinarily sensitive to even sight changes in hydrology, and the largest remaining population of the threatened Red-cockaded woodpecker. • Roadless areas in Ocala National Forest help protect the largest sand pine scrub ecosystem in the world, the largest remaining population of the threatened Florida scrub jay and encompass much of the springshed of Alexander Springs – one of the only pristine springs remaining in Florida. • The unaltered wetland habitats in Florida’s roadless areas are critically important to species like the flatwoods salamander and others that are very sensitive to hydrologic impacts that result from logging and roadbuilding. • The Forest Service’s own research demonstrates road development in natural areas is a significant vector for the introduction of invasive species and that wildfire frequency also increases with road density. • Florida’s national forests are home to 136 plant species and 36 animal species designated as either threatened or endangered. Many of these species would be put at even greater risk by expanded logging, mining, and other resource extraction. I
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 23, 2026FS-2025-0001-474595
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ABSOLUTELY NOT! The Roadless Rule does not prevent all logging or new road development in designated Roadless areas. It simply requires some additional assessment and process to ensure the sensitive natural resources protected within them receive extra consideration to avoid reckless and short-sighted decisions made on behalf of commercial interests. Roadless areas in Apalachicola National Forest support some finest remaining stands of old growth longleaf pine, botanically unique pitcher plant savannas that are extraordinarily sensitive to even sight changes in hydrology, and the largest remaining population of the threatened Red-cockaded woodpecker. Roadless areas in Ocala National Forest help protect the largest sand pine scrub ecosystem in the world, the largest remaining population of the threatened Florida scrub jay and encompass much of the springshed of Alexander Springs – one of the only pristine springs remaining in Florida. The unaltered wetland habitats in Florida’s roadless areas are critically important to species like the flatwoods salamander and others that are very sensitive to hydrologic impacts that result from logging and roadbuilding. The Forest Service’s own research demonstrates road development in natural areas is a significant vector for the introduction of invasive species and that wildfire frequency also increases with road density. Florida’s national forests are home to 136 plant species and 36 animal species designated as either threatened or endangered. Many of these species would be put at even greater risk by expanded logging, mining, and other resource extraction.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 23, 2026FS-2025-0001-474793
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ABSOLUTELY NOT! The Roadless Rule does not prevent all logging or new road development in designated Roadless areas. It simply requires some additional assessment and process to ensure the sensitive natural resources protected within them receive extra consideration to avoid reckless and short-sighted decisions made on behalf of commercial interests. Roadless areas in Apalachicola National Forest support some finest remaining stands of old growth longleaf pine, botanically unique pitcher plant savannas that are extraordinarily sensitive to even sight changes in hydrology, and the largest remaining population of the threatened Red-cockaded woodpecker. Roadless areas in Ocala National Forest help protect the largest sand pine scrub ecosystem in the world, the largest remaining population of the threatened Florida scrub jay and encompass much of the springshed of Alexander Springs – one of the only pristine springs remaining in Florida. The unaltered wetland habitats in Florida’s roadless areas are critically important to species like the flatwoods salamander and others that are very sensitive to hydrologic impacts that result from logging and roadbuilding. The Forest Service’s own research demonstrates road development in natural areas is a significant vector for the introduction of invasive species and that wildfire frequency also increases with road density. Florida’s national forests are home to 136 plant species and 36 animal species designated as either threatened or endangered. Many of these species would be put at even greater risk by expanded logging, mining, and other resource extraction.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 23, 2026FS-2025-0001-474997
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The Roadless Rule does not prevent all logging or new road development in designated Roadless Areas. It simply requires some additional assessment and process to ensure the sensitive natural resources protected within them receive extra consideration to avoid reckless and short-sighted decisions made on behalf of commercial interests. Roadless areas in Apalachicola National Forest support some finest remaining stands of old growth longleaf pine, botanically unique pitcher plant savannas that are extraordinarily sensitive to even sight changes in hydrology, and the largest remaining population of the threatened Red-cockaded woodpecker. Roadless areas in Ocala National Forest help protect the largest sand pine scrub ecosystem in the world, the largest remaining population of the threatened Florida scrub jay and encompass much of the springshed of Alexander Springs – one of the only pristine springs remaining in Florida. The unaltered wetland habitats in Florida’s roadless areas are critically important to species like the flatwoods salamander and others that are very sensitive to hydrologic impacts that result from logging and roadbuilding. The Forest Service’s own research demonstrates road development in natural areas is a significant vector for the introduction of invasive species and that wildfire frequency also increases with road density. Florida’s national forests are home to 136 plant species and 36 animal species designated as either threatened or endangered. Many of these species would be put at even greater risk by expanded logging, mining, and other resource extraction.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 23, 2026FS-2025-0001-475696
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Please do NOT rescind the roadless rule! This Rule does not prevent all logging or new road development in designated Roadless areas. It simply requires some additional assessment and process to ensure the sensitive natural resources protected within them receive extra consideration to avoid reckless and short-sighted decisions made on behalf of commercial interests. Roadless areas in Apalachicola National Forest support some finest remaining stands of old growth longleaf pine, botanically unique pitcher plant savannas that are extraordinarily sensitive to even sight changes in hydrology, and the largest remaining population of the threatened Red-cockaded woodpecker. Roadless areas in Ocala National Forest help protect the largest sand pine scrub ecosystem in the world, the largest remaining population of the threatened Florida scrub jay and encompass much of the springshed of Alexander Springs – one of the only pristine springs remaining in Florida. The unaltered wetland habitats in Florida’s roadless areas are critically important to species like the flatwoods salamander and others that are very sensitive to hydrologic impacts that result from logging and roadbuilding. The Forest Service’s own research demonstrates road development in natural areas is a significant vector for the introduction of invasive species and that wildfire frequency also increases with road density. Florida’s national forests are home to 136 plant species and 36 animal species designated as either threatened or endangered. Many of these species would be put at even greater risk by expanded logging, mining, and other resource extraction. Please continue to protect our environment; do NOT rescind the Roadless Rule!
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 22, 2026FS-2025-0001-466003
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The Roadless Rule does not prevent all logging or new road development in designated Roadless areas. It simply requires some additional assessment and process to ensure the sensitive natural resources protected within them receive extra consideration to avoid reckless and short-sighted decisions made on behalf of commercial interests. Roadless areas in Apalachicola National Forest support some finest remaining stands of old growth longleaf pine, botanically unique pitcher plant savannas that are extraordinarily sensitive to even sight changes in hydrology, and the largest remaining population of the threatened Red-cockaded woodpecker. Roadless areas in Ocala National Forest help protect the largest sand pine scrub ecosystem in the world, the largest remaining population of the threatened Florida scrub jay and encompass much of the springshed of Alexander Springs – one of the only pristine springs remaining in Florida. The unaltered wetland habitats in Florida’s roadless areas are critically important to species like the flatwoods salamander and others that are very sensitive to hydrologic impacts that result from logging and roadbuilding. The Forest Service’s own research demonstrates road development in natural areas is a significant vector for the introduction of invasive species and that wildfire frequency also increases with road density. Florida’s national forests are home to 136 plant species and 36 animal species designated as either threatened or endangered. Many of these species would be put at even greater risk by expanded logging, mining, and other resource extraction.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 22, 2026FS-2025-0001-466048
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The Roadless Rule does not prevent all logging or new road development in designated Roadless areas. It simply requires some additional assessment and process to ensure the sensitive natural resources protected within them receive extra consideration to avoid reckless and short-sighted decisions made on behalf of commercial interests.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 22, 2026FS-2025-0001-466358
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The Roadless Rule does not prevent all logging or new road development in designated Roadless areas. It simply requires some additional assessment and process to ensure the sensitive natural resources protected within them receive extra consideration to avoid reckless and short-sighted decisions made on behalf of commercial interests.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 22, 2026FS-2025-0001-467094
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I oppose changing the current language of the Roadless Rule as it is necessary for conservation of our forests. In particular: • The Roadless Rule does not prevent all logging or new road development in designated Roadless areas. It simply requires some additional assessment and process to ensure the sensitive natural resources protected within them receive extra consideration to avoid reckless and short-sighted decisions made on behalf of commercial interests. • Roadless areas in Apalachicola National Forest support some finest remaining stands of old growth longleaf pine, botanically unique pitcher plant savannas that are extraordinarily sensitive to even sight changes in hydrology, and the largest remaining population of the threatened Red-cockaded woodpecker. • Roadless areas in Ocala National Forest help protect the largest sand pine scrub ecosystem in the world, the largest remaining population of the threatened Florida scrub jay and encompass much of the springshed of Alexander Springs – one of the only pristine springs remaining in Florida. • The unaltered wetland habitats in Florida’s roadless areas are critically important to species like the flatwoods salamander and others that are very sensitive to hydrologic impacts that result from logging and roadbuilding. • The Forest Service’s own research demonstrates road development in natural areas is a significant vector for the introduction of invasive species and that wildfire frequency also increases with road density. • Florida’s national forests are home to 136 plant species and 36 animal species designated as either threatened or endangered. Many of these species would be put at even greater risk by expanded logging, mining, and other resource extraction.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 22, 2026FS-2025-0001-468771
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We are writing to voice our opinion to not rescind the Roadless Rule in our national forests. Florida national forests are home to 136 plant species and 36 animal species designated as either threatened or endangered. Many of these species would be put at even greater risk by expanded logging, mining, and other resource extraction. Please note that the Roadless Rule does not prevent all logging or new road development in designated Roadless areas. It simply requires some additional assessment and process to ensure the sensitive natural resources protected within them receive extra consideration to avoid reckless and short-sighted decisions made on behalf of commercial interests.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 22, 2026FS-2025-0001-469018
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Don’t rescind the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule does not prevent all logging or new road development in designated Roadless areas. It simply requires some additional assessment and process to ensure the sensitive natural resources protected within them receive extra consideration to avoid reckless and short-sighted decisions made on behalf of commercial interests. Roadless areas in Apalachicola National Forest support some finest remaining stands of old growth longleaf pine, botanically unique pitcher plant savannas that are extraordinarily sensitive to even sight changes in hydrology, and the largest remaining population of the threatened Red-cockaded woodpecker. Roadless areas in Ocala National Forest help protect the largest sand pine scrub ecosystem in the world, the largest remaining population of the threatened Florida scrub jay and encompass much of the springshed of Alexander Springs – one of the only pristine springs remaining in Florida. The unaltered wetland habitats in Florida’s roadless areas are critically important to species like the flatwoods salamander and others that are very sensitive to hydrologic impacts that result from logging and roadbuilding. The Forest Service’s own research demonstrates road development in natural areas is a significant vector for the introduction of invasive species and that wildfire frequency also increases with road density. Florida’s national forests are home to 136 plant species and 36 animal species designated as either threatened or endangered. Many of these species would be put at even greater risk by expanded logging, mining, and other resource extraction.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 22, 2026FS-2025-0001-469019
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Don’t rescind the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule does not prevent all logging or new road development in designated Roadless areas. It simply requires some additional assessment and process to ensure the sensitive natural resources protected within them receive extra consideration to avoid reckless and short-sighted decisions made on behalf of commercial interests. Roadless areas in Apalachicola National Forest support some finest remaining stands of old growth longleaf pine, botanically unique pitcher plant savannas that are extraordinarily sensitive to even sight changes in hydrology, and the largest remaining population of the threatened Red-cockaded woodpecker. Roadless areas in Ocala National Forest help protect the largest sand pine scrub ecosystem in the world, the largest remaining population of the threatened Florida scrub jay and encompass much of the springshed of Alexander Springs – one of the only pristine springs remaining in Florida. The unaltered wetland habitats in Florida’s roadless areas are critically important to species like the flatwoods salamander and others that are very sensitive to hydrologic impacts that result from logging and roadbuilding. The Forest Service’s own research demonstrates road development in natural areas is a significant vector for the introduction of invasive species and that wildfire frequency also increases with road density. Florida’s national forests are home to 136 plant species and 36 animal species designated as either threatened or endangered. Many of these species would be put at even greater risk by expanded logging, mining, and other resource extraction.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Sep 22, 2026FS-2025-0001-469436
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Preserve the Roadless Rule! The Roadless Rule does not prevent all logging or new road development in designated Roadless areas. It simply requires some additional assessment and process to ensure the sensitive natural resources protected within them receive extra consideration to avoid reckless and short-sighted decisions made on behalf of commercial interests. Roadless areas in Apalachicola National Forest support some finest remaining stands of old growth longleaf pine, botanically unique pitcher plant savannas that are extraordinarily sensitive to even sight changes in hydrology, and the largest remaining population of the threatened Red-cockaded woodpecker. Roadless areas in Ocala National Forest help protect the largest sand pine scrub ecosystem in the world, the largest remaining population of the threatened Florida scrub jay and encompass much of the springshed of Alexander Springs – one of the only pristine springs remaining in Florida. The unaltered wetland habitats in Florida’s roadless areas are critically important to species like the flatwoods salamander and others that are very sensitive to hydrologic impacts that result from logging and roadbuilding. The Forest Service’s own research demonstrates road development in natural areas is a significant vector for the introduction of invasive species and that wildfire frequency also increases with road density. Florida’s national forests are home to 136 plant species and 36 animal species designated as either threatened or endangered. Many of these species would be put at even greater risk by expanded logging, mining, and other resource extraction.
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