The Public Record · Docket FS-2025-0001

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1 unique comments13 submissions

Position

Opposes rescission 100.0%

Answerability

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A2 moderate 0
A3 weak 0
A0 none 1

Substance /24

Median 6middle half 6–6 · 1 scored

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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 17, 2026FS-2025-0001-443846
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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 13 submissions in its group.
I strongly oppose the Forest Service’s proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Roadless forests are some of our most valuable public lands, providing clean water, wildlife habitat, recreation opportunities, carbon storage, and places where people can experience the beauty of undeveloped forest. I am particularly concerned about the potential loss of protections for roadless areas in the Methow Valley and throughout Washington. These lands are important to our communities, particularly our ecotourism economy and should remain protected from new roads and commercial timber harvesting. I urge the Forest Service to keep the Roadless Rule in place and protect these remaining wild forests for future generations.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 7/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-344032
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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 13 submissions in its group.
I strongly oppose the Forest Service’s proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Roadless forests are some of our most valuable public lands, providing clean water, wildlife habitat, recreation opportunities, carbon storage, and places where people can experience the beauty of undeveloped forest. It is for this reason that I have been a homeowner in the Mazama corridor for the last 11 years and hope to continue the same for my future heirs. I am particularly concerned about the potential loss of protections for roadless areas in the Methow Valley and throughout Washington. These lands are important to our communities and should remain protected from new roads and commercial timber harvesting. I urge the Forest Service to keep the Roadless Rule in place and protect these remaining wild forests for future generations.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-370186
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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 13 submissions in its group.
I oppose the Forest Service's proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Roadless forests are some of our most valuable public lands, providing clean water, wildlife habitat, recreation and places where people can experience the beauty of undeveloped forest. I am particularly concerned about the potential loss of protections for roadless areas in the Methow Valley, Maple Pass, Cutthroat Pass, Harts Pass, Blue Lake, Twisp River, Bridge Creek etc. These lands are important to our communities and should remain protected from new roads and commercial timber harvesting. I urge the Forest Service to keep the Roadless Rule in place and protect these remaining wild forests for future generations.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 6/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-370616
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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 13 submissions in its group.
I live in the Methow Valley in North Central Washington state, where outdoor recreation is the primary basis of our economy. As well, I, along with all my family and friends, appreciate the fact that roadless areas are protected from development and exploitation by capitalistic ventures. Furthermore, we understand the value and right of the animals and plants in those protected areas to live and thrive there. I oppose the Forest Service's proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Roadless forests are some of our most valuable public lands, providing clean water, wildlife habitat, recreation opportunities, carbon storage, and places where people can experience the beauty of undeveloped forest. I am particularly concerned about the potential loss of protections for roadless areas in the Methow Valley and throughout Washington. These lands are important to our communities and should remain protected from new roads and commercial timber harvesting. I urge the Forest Service to keep the Roadless Rule in place and protect these remaining wild forests for future generations.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 6/24Sep 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-326492
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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 13 submissions in its group.
I oppose the Forest Service's proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Roadless forests are some of our most valuable public lands, providing clean water, wildlife habitat, recreation opportunities, carbon storage, and places where people can experience the beauty of undeveloped forest. I am particularly concerned about the potential loss of protections for roadless areas in the Methow Valley and throughout Washington. These lands are important to our communities and should remain protected from new roads and commercial timber harvesting. Hiking opportunities in roadless areas is one of the major reasons why I moved to the Methow Valley. I urge the Forest Service to keep the Roadless Rule in place and protect these remaining wild forests for future generations. Thank you, Lawrence Hall 36 Homestead Rd Winthrop, WA 98862
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-296728
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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 13 submissions in its group.
I oppose the Forest Service's proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Roadless forests are some of our most valuable public lands, providing clean water, wildlife habitat, recreation opportunities, carbon storage, and places where people can experience the beauty of undeveloped forest. I am particularly concerned about the potential loss of protections for roadless areas in the Methow Valley and throughout Washington. These lands are important to our communities and should remain protected from new roads and commercial timber harvesting. I urge the Forest Service to keep the Roadless Rule in place and protect these remaining wild forests for future generations. We all need to know there is still magic in the wilderness. Land that may have never been walked on. Everyone knows that where there are humans, there is damage. We, as a civilization have lost our wonder, our caring and our ability to just leave things alone. Leave the land alone.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Aug 26, 2026FS-2025-0001-270935
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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 13 submissions in its group.
I oppose the Forest Service's proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Roadless forests are some of our most valuable public lands, providing clean water, wildlife habitat, recreation opportunities, carbon storage, and places where people can experience the beauty of undeveloped forest. I am particularly concerned about the potential loss of protections for roadless areas in the Methow Valley and throughout Washington State. These lands are important to our communities, communities of human beings and communities of wildlife, and should remain protected from new roads and commercial timber harvesting. I urge the Forest Service to keep the Roadless Rule in place and protect these remaining wild forests for future generations.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Aug 24, 2026FS-2025-0001-265560
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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 13 submissions in its group.
I oppose the Forest Service's proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Roadless forests are some of our most valuable public lands, providing clean water, wildlife habitat, recreation opportunities, carbon storage, and places where people can experience the beauty of undeveloped forest. I am particularly concerned about the potential loss of protections for roadless areas in the Methow Valley and throughout Washington. These lands are important to our communities and should remain protected from new roads and commercial timber harvesting. I urge the forest Service to keep the Roadless Rule in place and protect these remaining wild forests for future generations. Thank you.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 6/24Aug 23, 2026FS-2025-0001-258562
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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 13 submissions in its group.
I oppose the Forest Service's proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Roadless forests are some of our most valuable public lands, providing clean water, wildlife habitat, recreation opportunities, carbon storage, and places where people can experience the beauty of undeveloped forest. I am particularly concerned about the potential loss of protections for roadless areas in the Methow Valley and throughout Washington. These lands are important to our communities and should remain protected from new roads and commercial timber harvesting. Here in the Methow Valley, we rely on PUBLIC recreation lands to support our economy. I urge the Forest Service to keep the Roadless Rule in place and protect these remaining wild forests for future generations.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 6/24Aug 20, 2026FS-2025-0001-224095
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.This comment stands for all 13 submissions in its group.
I live in the Methow Valley in the state of Washington and I oppose the Forest Service's proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Roadless forests are some of our most valuable public lands, providing clean water, wildlife habitat, recreation opportunities, carbon storage, and places where people can experience the beauty of undeveloped forest. I am particularly concerned about the potential loss of protections for roadless areas in the Methow Valley and throughout Washington. These lands are important to our communities and should remain protected from new roads and commercial timber harvesting. I urge the Forest Service to keep the Roadless Rule in place and protect these remaining wild forests for future generations
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 7/24Aug 20, 2026FS-2025-0001-224129
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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 13 submissions in its group.
I oppose the Forest Service's proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Roadless forests are some of our most valuable public lands, providing clean water, wildlife habitat, recreation opportunities, carbon storage, and places where people can experience the beauty of undeveloped forest. I am particularly concerned about the potential loss of protections for roadless areas in the Methow Valley and throughout Washington. These lands are important to our communities and should remain protected from new roads and commercial timber harvesting. I regularly hike in forests around here for a greatly needed break from cars, noise, pollution, etc. Building roads into spaces only leads to noise and disruption. I urge the Forest Service to keep the Roadless Rule in place and protect these remaining wild forests for future generations.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Aug 20, 2026FS-2025-0001-224209
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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 13 submissions in its group.
I oppose the Forest Service's proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Roadless forests are some of our most valuable public lands, providing clean water, wildlife habitat, recreation opportunities, carbon storage, and places where people can experience the beauty of undeveloped forest. I am particularly concerned about the potential loss of protections for roadless areas in the Methow Valley and throughout Washington. These lands are important to our communities and should remain protected from new roads and commercial timber harvesting. PLEASE! I urge the Forest Service to keep the Roadless Rule in place and protect these remaining wild forests for future generations.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 6/24Aug 20, 2026FS-2025-0001-224335
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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 13 submissions in its group.
I oppose the Forest Service's proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Roadless forests are some of our most valuable public lands, providing clean water, wildlife habitat, recreation opportunities, carbon storage, and places where people can experience the beauty of undeveloped forest. I am particularly concerned about the potential loss of protections for roadless areas in the Methow Valley and throughout Washington. I was fortunate enough to grow up in this areas and since moving away have come to understand the unique character of this area, thanks in large part to the large swaths of public land. These lands are important to our communities and should remain protected from new roads and commercial timber harvesting. I urge the Forest Service to keep the Roadless Rule in place and protect these remaining wild forests for future generations.
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