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 comments49 submissions

Position

Opposes rescission 100.0%

Answerability

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A2 moderate 0
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-589979
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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 49 submissions in its group.
Protect the Roadless Rule I strongly support keeping the Roadless Rule in place and protecting our remaining roadless national forest lands. These forests are some of the most important places we have for wildlife habitat, clean drinking water, carbon storage, biodiversity, recreation, and protecting ecosystems that are increasingly threatened by climate change. Building roads into these areas can fragment wildlife habitat, disturb ecosystems, increase erosion and pollution, and open previously protected forests to additional development and resource extraction. Once these wild areas are fragmented, it can be extremely difficult to restore them to what they were. Our national forests should be managed for more than short-term economic gain. They provide benefits to communities, wildlife, future generations, and the entire country. I urge the federal government to maintain the Roadless Rule and continue protecting these irreplaceable public lands.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-532713
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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 49 submissions in its group.
I strongly support keeping the Roadless Rule in place and protecting our national forest lands. These forests are some of the most important places we have for wildlife habitat, clean drinking water, carbon storage, biodiversity, recreation, and protecting ecosystems that are increasingly threatened by climate change. Building roads into these areas can fragment wildlife habitat, disturb ecosystems, increase erosion and pollution, and open previously protected forests to additional development and resource extraction. Once these wild areas are fragmented, it can be extremely difficult to restore them to what they were. Our national forests should be managed for more than short term economic gain. They provide benefits to communities, wildlife, future generations, and the entire country. I urge the federal government to maintain the Roadless Rule and continue protecting these irreplaceable public lands. We should be expanding the protection of our remaining wild forests, not making it easier to develop them. Please protect our national forests and keep them roadless.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-536504
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 49 submissions in its group.
I strongly support keeping the Roadless Rule in place and protecting our remaining roadless national forest lands. These forests are some of the most important places we have for wildlife habitat, clean drinking water, carbon storage, biodiversity, recreation, and protecting ecosystems that are increasingly threatened by climate change. Building roads into these areas can fragment wildlife habitat, disturb ecosystems, increase erosion and pollution, and open previously protected forests to additional development and resource extraction.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-536795
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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 49 submissions in its group.
I strongly support keeping the Roadless Rule in place and protecting our remaining roadless national forest lands. These forests are some of the most important places we have for wildlife habitat, clean drinking water, carbon storage, biodiversity, recreation, and protecting ecosystems that are increasingly threatened by climate change. Building roads into these areas can fragment wildlife habitat, disturb ecosystems, increase erosion and pollution, and open previously protected forests to additional development and resource extraction.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-540146
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Protect roadless rule!! I strongly support keeping the Roadless rule in place and protecting our remaining roadless national forest !
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 21, 2026FS-2025-0001-450518
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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 49 submissions in its group.
I strongly support keeping the Roadless Rule in place and protecting our remaining roadless national forest lands. These forests are some of the most important places we have for wildlife habitat, clean drinking water, carbon storage, biodiversity, recreation, and protecting ecosystems that are increasingly threatened by climate change. Building roads into these areas can fragment wildlife habitat, disturb ecosystems, increase erosion and pollution, and open previously protected forests to additional development and resource extraction. Once these wild areas are fragmented, it can be extremely difficult to restore them to what they were. Our national forests should be managed for more than short term economic gain. They provide benefits to communities, wildlife, future generations, and the entire country.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 14, 2026FS-2025-0001-399210
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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 49 submissions in its group.
I am a US citizen who strongly supports keeping the Roadless Rule in place and protecting our remaining roadless national forest lands. These forests are some of the most important places we have for wildlife habitat, clean drinking water, carbon storage, biodiversity, recreation, and protecting ecosystems that are increasingly threatened by climate change. I urge the federal government to retain the Roadless Rule to protect our irreplaceable public lands.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 13, 2026FS-2025-0001-373155
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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 49 submissions in its group.
Protect the Roadless Rule I strongly support keeping the Roadless Rule in place and protecting our remaining roadless national forest lands. These forests are some of the most important places we have for wildlife habitat, clean drinking water, carbon storage, biodiversity, recreation, and protecting ecosystems that are increasingly threatened bv climate change. Building roads into these areas can fragment wildlife habitat, disturb ecosvstems, increase erosion and pollution, and open previously protected forests to additional development and resource extraction. Once these wild areas are fraqmented, it can be extremelv difficult to restore them to what they were. Our national forests should be managed for more than short term economic gain. They provide benefits to communities, wildlife, future generations, and the entire country. I urge the federal government to maintain the Roadless Rule and continue protecting these irreplaceable public lands. We should be expanding the protection of our remaining wilc forests, not making it easier to develop them. Please protect our national forests and keep them roadless.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-343684
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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 49 submissions in its group.
I strongly support keeping the Roadless Rule in place and protecting our remaining roadless national forest lands. These forests are some of the most important places we have for wildlife habitat, clean drinking water, carbon storage, biodiversity, recreation, and protecting ecosystems that are increasingly threatened by climate change. Building roads into these areas can fragment wildlife habitat, disturb ecosystems, increase erosion and pollution, and open previously protected forests to additional development and resource extraction. Once these wild areas are fragmented, it can be extremely difficult to restore them to what they were. Our national forests should be managed for more than short term economic gain. They provide benefits to communities, wildlife, future generations, and the entire country. I urge the federal government to maintain the Roadless Rule and continue protecting these irreplareahle public lands. We should be expanding protection of our remaining wild forests.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-352457
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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 49 submissions in its group.
I strongly support keeping the roadless rule in place and protecting our remaining roadless national forests lands!
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-352956
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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 49 submissions in its group.
I strongly support keeping the Roadless Rule in place and protecting our remaining roadless national forest lands. These forests are some of the most important places we have for wildlife habitat, clean drinking water, carbon storage, biodiversity, recreation, and protecting ecosystems that are increasingly threatened by climate change. Building roads into these areas can fragment wildlife habitat, disturb ecosystems, increase erosion and pollution, and open previously protected forests to additional development and resource extraction. Once these wild areas are fragmented, it can be extremely difficult to restore them to what they were. Our national forests should be managed for more than short term economic gain. They provide benefits to communities, wildlife, future generations, and the entire country. I urge the federal government to maintain the Roadless Rule and continue protecting these irreplaceable public lands. and the entire country. I urge the federal government to maintain the Roadless Rule and continue protecting these
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-357267
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@potassium hydroxide:I strongly support keeping the Roadless Rule in place and protecting our remaining roadless national forest lands. These forests are some of the most important places we have for wildlife habitat, clean drinking water, carbon storage, biodiversity, recreation, and protecting ecosystems that are increasingly threatened by climate change. Building roads into these areas can fragment wildlife habitat, disturb ecosystems, increase erosion and pollution, and open previously protected forests to additonal development and resource extraction. Once these wild areas are fragmented, it can be extremely difficult to restore them to what they were. Our national forests should be managed for more than short term economic gain. They provide benefits to communities, wildlife, future generations, and the entire country. I urge the federal government to maintain the Roadless Rule and continue protecting these irreplaceable public lands. We should be expanding the protection of our remaining wild forests,
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-357405
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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 49 submissions in its group.
I strongly support keeping the Roadless Rule in place and protecting our remaining roadless national forest lands. These forests are some of the only protected places left for wildlife habitat. It is some of most important places we have for clean drinking water, carbon storage, biodiversity, recreation, and protecting ecosystems that are increasingly threatened by climate change. Building roads into these areas can fragment wildlife habitat, disturb ecosystems, increase erosion and pollution, and open previously protected forests to additional development and resource extraction. USDA wants to remove the roadless rule because it exacerbates rising wildfire risks. However, studies from the WFMI show that nearly 85 percent of wildland fires in the United States are caused by humans. Human-caused fires result from campfires left unattended, the burning of debris, equipment use and malfunctions, negligently discarded cigarettes, and intentional acts of arson. Once these wild areas are fragmented, it is nearly impossible to restore them to what they were. Our national forests should be managed for more than short term economic gain. They provide benefits to communities, wildlife, future generations, and the entire country. I implore the federal government to maintain the Roadless Rule and continue protecting these irreplaceable public lands. We should be expanding the protection of our remaining wild forests, not making it easier to develop them. Please protect our national forests and keep them roadless.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-360698
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 49 submissions in its group.
I strongly support keeping the Roadless Rule in place and protecting our remaining roadless national forest lands. These forests are some of the only protected places left for wildlife habitat. It is some of most important places we have for clean drinking water, carbon storage, biodiversity, recreation, and protecting ecosystems that are increasingly threatened by climate change. Building roads into these areas can fragment wildlife habitat, disturb ecosystems, increase erosion and pollution, and open previously protected forests to additional development and resource extraction. USDA wants to remove the roadless rule because it exacerbates rising wildfire risks. However, studies from the WFMI show that nearly 85 percent of wildland fires in the United States are caused by humans. Human-caused fires result from campfires left unattended, the burning of debris, equipment use and malfunctions, negligently discarded cigarettes, and intentional acts of arson. Once these wild areas are fragmented, it is nearly impossible to restore them to what they were. Our national forests should be managed for more than short term economic gain. They provide benefits to communities, wildlife, future generations, and the entire country. I implore the federal government to maintain the Roadless Rule and continue protecting these irreplaceable public lands. We should be expanding the protection of our remaining wild forests, not making it easier to develop them. Please protect our national forests and keep them roadless.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-362201
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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 49 submissions in its group.
i strongly support the roadless rule in place and protecting our remaining roadless national forest land .These forest are some of the most important places we have for wildlife habitat, clean drinking water, carbon storage, biodiversity, recreation, and protecting ecosystems that are increasingly threatened by climate change.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-369612
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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 49 submissions in its group.
I strongly support keeping the Roadless Rule in place and protecting our remaining roadless national forest lands. These forests are some of the most important places we have for wildlife habitat, clean drinking water, carbon storage, biodiversity, recreation, and protecting ecosystems that are increasingly threatened by climate change. Building roads into these areas can fragment wildlife habitat, disturb ecosystems, increase erosion and pollution, and open previously protected forests to additional development and resource extraction. Once these wild areas are fragmented, it can be extremely difficult to restore them to what they were. Our national forests should be managed for more than short term economic gain. They provide benefits to community’s ,wildlife ,future generations, and the entire country. I urge the federal government to maintain the Roadless Rule and continue protecting these irreplaceable public land. We should be exapnding the protection of our remaining wild forests, not making it easier to develop them. Protect our national forests, and keep them roadless
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-370265
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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 49 submissions in its group.
I strongly support keeping the Roadless Rule in place and protecting our remaining roadless national forest lands. These forests are some of the most important places we have for wildlife habitat, clean drinking water, carbon storage, biodiversity, recreation, and protecting ecosystems that are increasingly threatened by climate change. Building roads into these areas can fragment wildlife habitat, disturb ecosystems, increase erosion and pollution, and open previously protected forests to additional development and resource extraction. Once these wild areas are fragmented, it can be extremely difficult to restore them to what they were. Our national forests should be managed for more than short term economic gain. They provide benefits to communities, wildlife, future generations, and the entire country. I urge the federal government to maintain the Roadless Rule and continue protecting these irreplaceable public lands. We should be expanding the protection of our remaining wild forest. Please protect our national forests.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 9, 2026FS-2025-0001-339498
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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 49 submissions in its group.
I strongly support keeping the Roadless Rule in place and protecting the remaining roadless national forest lands. These forests are some of the most important places we have for wildlife habitats , clean drinking water, carbon storage, biodiversity, recreation, and protecting ecosystems that are increasingly threatened by climate change.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 9, 2026FS-2025-0001-339602
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Protect the roadless rule. I strongly support keeping the roadless rule in place and protecting our remaining roadless national forest.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 9, 2026FS-2025-0001-340979
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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 49 submissions in its group.
Protect the Roadless Rule I strongly support keeping the Roadless Rule in place and protecting our remaining roadless national forest lands. These forests are some of the most important places we have for wildlife habitat, clean drinking water, carbon storage, biodiversity, recreation, and protecting ecosystems that are increasingly threatened by climate change. Building roads into these areas can fragment wildlife habitat, disturb ecosystems, increase erosion and pollution, and open previously protected forests to additional development and resource extraction. Once these wild areas are fragmented, it can be extremely difficult to restore them to what they were. Our national forests should be managed for more than short term economic gain.
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