The Public Record · Docket FS-2025-0001

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Opposes rescission 100.0%

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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-538315
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Dear Secretary Rollins, I have lived in California and Oregon nearly my whole life of 76 years. I strongly oppose the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposal to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This proposed reckless action would harm our public lands, increase wildfire risk, and threaten clean water and fish and wildlife habitat. These are our last remaining intact wild forestlands and must be protected. I have walked, hiked and driven in many roadless areas and potential wilderness areas in the western US and greatly value those experiences. Our national forests are the source of drinking water for millions of people, provide outdoor recreation opportunities, provide vital fish and wildlife habitat, and store carbon. Building roads in these wild places will fragment wildlife habitat, encourage the spread of invasive species, and make our communities even less climate resilient than they already are. Removing protections for these places for logging will exacerbate our biodiversity and climate crises long into the future for short-term profit. Once we build roads and log these wild places we will not be able to undo the damage. Repealing or weakening the Roadless Rule will harm us now and future generations. Please keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place as is and protect our national forests.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 24, 2026FS-2025-0001-479764
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Dear Secretary Rollins, My name is Lindsay Parker and I live in Corvallis, Oregon. I strongly oppose the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposal to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This proposed action would harm our public lands, increase wildfire risk, and threaten clean water and fish and wildlife habitat. These are our last remaining intact wild forestlands and must be protected. Our national forests are the source of drinking water for millions of people, provide outdoor recreation opportunities, provide vital fish and wildlife habitat, and store carbon. Building roads in these wild places will fragment wildlife habitat, encourage the spread of invasive species, and make our communities even less climate resilient than they already are. Removing protections for these places for logging will exacerbate our biodiversity and climate crises long into the future for short-term profit. Once we build roads and log these wild places we will not be able to undo the damage. Repealing or weakening the Roadless Rule will harm us now and future generations. Please keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place and protect our national forests. Sincerely, Lindsay Parker
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 23, 2026FS-2025-0001-471542
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Dear Secretary Rollins, My name is Hope and I live in Newport Oregon. I strongly oppose the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposal to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This proposed action would harm our public lands, increase wildfire risk, and threaten clean water and fish and wildlife habitat. These are our last remaining intact wild forestlands and must be protected. In addition, developers have other lands they can trash and plunder without ya'll giving them what doesn't belong to them. Our national forests are the source of drinking water for millions of people, provide outdoor recreation opportunities, provide vital fish and wildlife habitat, and store carbon. Has anyone from this 'administration' ever camped and or hiked in any roadless areas? I am guessing NOT. Building roads in these wild places will fragment wildlife habitat, encourage the spread of invasive species, and make our communities even less climate resilient than they already are. Removing protections for these places for logging will exacerbate our biodiversity and climate crises long into the future for short-term profit. Loggers don't even clean up after themselves. Once we build roads and log these wild places we will not be able to undo the damage. Repealing or weakening the Roadless Rule will harm us now and future generations. Please keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place and protect our national forests. Sincerely, Hope S. Newport Oregon
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 23, 2026FS-2025-0001-471596
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Secretary Rollins, My name is Colleen Works and I live in Oregon. I was a public school teacher and administrator (high school associate principal) for forty years. As a retiree, I have finally earned the opportunity to spend a lot of time in Oregon's forests hiking and backpacking, and even more time on Oregon's rivers kayaking. Undisturbed open space is crucially important to me, as it is to Oregon's fisheries, wildlife, and rivers. Not everything should be view with an eye for profiting off it in dollars. Future generations and clean air and water must also be priorities, not to mention improved mental health by quiet, personal exercise and living in beauty. I strongly oppose the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposal to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This proposed action would harm our public lands, increase wildfire risk, and threaten clean water and fish and wildlife habitat. These are our last remaining intact wild forestlands and must be protected. Our national forests are the source of drinking water for millions of people, provide outdoor recreation opportunities, provide vital fish and wildlife habitat, and store carbon. Building roads in these wild places will fragment wildlife habitat, encourage the spread of invasive species, and make our communities even less climate resilient than they already are. Removing protections for these places for logging will exacerbate our biodiversity and climate crises long into the future for short-term profit. Once we build roads and log these wild places we will not be able to undo the damage. Repealing or weakening the Roadless Rule will harm us now and future generations. Please keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place and protect our national forests. Sincerely, Colleen M Works
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 23, 2026FS-2025-0001-472042
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Dear Secretary Rollins, My name is Angela Zehava and I live in Oregon. I am dismayed by the constant parade of corruption, graft, and theft from the commonwealth that has been the hallmark of this federal administration. I ask that you prevent this smash-and-grab of our shared, sacred lands that are the very soul of America. Obviously, I oppose the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposal to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This proposed action would harm our public lands, increase wildfire risk, and threaten clean water and fish and wildlife habitat. These are our last remaining intact wild forestlands and must be protected. Our national forests are the source of drinking water for millions of people, provide outdoor recreation opportunities, provide vital fish and wildlife habitat, and store carbon. Building roads in these wild places will fragment wildlife habitat, encourage the spread of invasive species, and make our communities even less climate resilient than they already are. Removing protections for these places for logging will exacerbate our biodiversity and climate crises long into the future for short-term profit. Once we build roads and log these wild places we will not be able to undo the damage. Repealing or weakening the Roadless Rule will harm us now and future generations. Please keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place and protect our national forests. Sincerely, Angela Zehava
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 23, 2026FS-2025-0001-472764
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Dear Secretary Rollins, My name is Matt Nicholson and I live in Oregon. NOT THAT YOU GIVE A FUCK, I strongly oppose the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposal to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This proposed action would harm our public lands, increase wildfire risk, and threaten clean water and fish and wildlife habitat. These are our last remaining intact wild forestlands and must be protected. Our national forests are the source of drinking water for millions of people, provide outdoor recreation opportunities, provide vital fish and wildlife habitat, and store carbon. Building roads in these wild places will fragment wildlife habitat, encourage the spread of invasive species, and make our communities even less climate resilient than they already are. Removing protections for these places for logging will exacerbate our biodiversity and climate crises long into the future for short-term profit. Once we build roads and log these wild places we will not be able to undo the damage. Repealing or weakening the Roadless Rule will harm us now and future generations. Please keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place and protect our national forests. Sincerely MATT [FUCK YOU] NICHOLSON
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 23, 2026FS-2025-0001-472842
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I strongly oppose the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposal to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This proposed action would harm our public lands, increase wildfire risk, and threaten clean water and fish and wildlife habitat. These are our last remaining intact wild forestlands and must be protected. Our national forests are the source of drinking water for millions of people, provide outdoor recreation opportunities, provide vital fish and wildlife habitat, and store carbon. Building roads in these wild places will fragment wildlife habitat, encourage the spread of invasive species, and make our communities even less climate resilient than they already are. Removing protections for these places for logging will exacerbate our biodiversity and climate crises long into the future for short-term profit. Once we build roads and log these wild places we will not be able to undo the damage. Repealing or weakening the Roadless Rule will harm us now and future generations. Please keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place and protect our national forests.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 23, 2026FS-2025-0001-472929
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Dear Secretary Rollins, My name is X and I live in Y. I strongly oppose the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposal to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This proposed action would harm our public lands, increase wildfire risk, and threaten clean water and fish and wildlife habitat. These are our last remaining intact wild forestlands and must be protected. Our national forests are the source of drinking water for millions of people, provide outdoor recreation opportunities, provide vital fish and wildlife habitat, and store carbon. Building roads in these wild places will fragment wildlife habitat, encourage the spread of invasive species, and make our communities even less climate resilient than they already are. Removing protections for these places for logging will exacerbate our biodiversity and climate crises long into the future for short-term profit. Once we build roads and log these wild places we will not be able to undo the damage. Repealing or weakening the Roadless Rule will harm us now and future generations. Please keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place and protect our national forests. Sincerely, Name Jim Stuller
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 23, 2026FS-2025-0001-472932
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Secretary Rollins, My name is Dennis Pennell and I live in Oregon. I strongly oppose the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposal to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This proposed action would harm our public lands, increase wildfire risk, and threaten clean water and fish and wildlife habitat. These are our last remaining intact wild forestlands and must be protected. Our national forests are the source of drinking water for millions of people, provide outdoor recreation opportunities, provide vital fish and wildlife habitat, and store carbon. Building roads in these wild places will fragment wildlife habitat, encourage the spread of invasive species, and make our communities even less climate resilient than they already are. Removing protections for these places for logging will exacerbate our biodiversity and climate crises long into the future for short-term profit. Once we build roads and log these wild places we will not be able to undo the damage. Repealing or weakening the Roadless Rule will harm us now and future generations. Please keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place and protect our national forests. Sincerely, Dennis Pennell
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 23, 2026FS-2025-0001-473291
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Dear Secretary Rollins, My name is Trevor Todd, I live in Gresham Oregon and work as a Physical Therapist. I am an advocate of reasonable use of our public lands. I strongly oppose the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposal to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. These lands are a national treasure as they are. The world looks to us to lead in stewardship of biodiversity and the health of our lands. We enjoy a rich enviornment in these roadless areas and are able to see the damage done by roads and timber activity. This proposed action would harm our public lands, increase wildfire risk, and threaten clean water and fish and wildlife habitat. These are our last remaining intact wild forestlands and must be protected. Our national forests are the source of drinking water for millions of people, provide outdoor recreation opportunities, provide vital fish and wildlife habitat, and store carbon. Building roads in these wild places will fragment wildlife habitat, encourage the spread of invasive species, and make our communities even less climate resilient than they already are. Removing protections for these places for logging will exacerbate our biodiversity and climate crises long into the future for short-term profit. Once we build roads and log these wild places we will not be able to undo the damage. Repealing or weakening the Roadless Rule will harm us now and future generations. Please keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place and protect our national forests. Sincerely, Name Trevor Todd
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 23, 2026FS-2025-0001-474373
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Dear Secretary Rollins, My name is Lindsay and I live in Oregon. I strongly oppose the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposal to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This proposed action would harm our public lands, increase wildfire risk, and threaten clean water and fish and wildlife habitat. These are our last remaining intact wild forestlands and must be protected. Our national forests are the source of drinking water for millions of people, provide outdoor recreation opportunities, provide vital fish and wildlife habitat, and store carbon. Building roads in these wild places will fragment wildlife habitat, encourage the spread of invasive species, and make our communities even less climate resilient than they already are. Removing protections for these places for logging will exacerbate our biodiversity and climate crises long into the future for short-term profit. Once we build roads and log these wild places we will not be able to undo the damage. Repealing or weakening the Roadless Rule will harm us now and future generations. Please keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place and protect our national forests. Sincerely, Lindsay Klein
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 22, 2026FS-2025-0001-470226
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Dear Secretary Rollins, My name is Annie Dochnahl and I live in Eugene,OR . I strongly oppose the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposal to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This proposed action would harm our public lands, increase wildfire risk, and threaten clean water and fish and wildlife habitat. These are our last remaining intact wild forestlands and must be protected. Our national forests are the source of drinking water for millions of people, provide outdoor recreation opportunities, provide vital fish and wildlife habitat, and store carbon. Building roads in these wild places will fragment wildlife habitat, encourage the spread of invasive species, and make our communities even less climate resilient than they already are. Removing protections for these places for logging will exacerbate our biodiversity and climate crises long into the future for short-term profit. Once we build roads and log these wild places we will not be able to undo the damage. Repealing or weakening the Roadless Rule will harm us now and future generations. Please keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place and protect our national forests. Sincerely, Annie Dochnahl Eugene,OR
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 22, 2026FS-2025-0001-470268
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Dear Secretary Rollins, My name is Melissa Brown and I live in Portland, OR. I strongly oppose the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposal to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This proposed action would harm our public lands, increase wildfire risk, and threaten clean water and fish and wildlife habitat. These are our last remaining intact wild forestlands and must be protected. Our national forests are the source of drinking water for millions of people, provide outdoor recreation opportunities, provide vital fish and wildlife habitat, and store carbon. Building roads in these wild places will fragment wildlife habitat, encourage the spread of invasive species, and make our communities even less climate resilient than they already are. Removing protections for these places for logging will exacerbate our biodiversity and climate crises long into the future for short-term profit.There are fifteen populations of ESA-listed salmon and steelhead fighting extinction in the Columbia River basin alone. Fifteen! Degrading their habitat further by road building in protected areas will create conditions that accelerate extinction. Extinction impacts Americans of all walks of life. Once we build roads and log these wild places we will not be able to undo the damage. Repealing or weakening the Roadless Rule will harm us now and future generations. Please keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place and protect our national forests. Thank you for your consideration. Melissa Brown
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 22, 2026FS-2025-0001-470312
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Dear Secretary Rollins, My name is Judith Lienhard and I live in Portland, Oregon. I strongly oppose the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposal to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This proposed action would harm our public lands, increase wildfire risk, and threaten clean water and fish and wildlife habitat. These are our last remaining intact wild forestlands and must be protected. Our national forests are the source of drinking water for millions of people, provide outdoor recreation opportunities, provide vital fish and wildlife habitat, and store carbon. Building roads in these wild places will fragment wildlife habitat, encourage the spread of invasive species, and make our communities even less climate resilient than they already are. Removing protections for these places for logging will exacerbate our biodiversity and climate crises long into the future for short-term profit. Once we build roads and log these wild places we will not be able to undo the damage. Repealing or weakening the Roadless Rule will harm us now and future generations. Please keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place and protect our national forests. Sincerely, Judith Lienhard, Portland Oregon
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 22, 2026FS-2025-0001-470434
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Dear Secretary Rollins, I strongly oppose the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposal to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This proposed action would harm our public lands, increase wildfire risk, and threaten clean water and fish and wildlife habitat. These are our last remaining intact wild forestlands and must be protected. As an Oregon resident, who has seen my state affected by human-caused wildfires, I am fearful that rescinding of this rule would lead to widespread destruction of my state. Our national forests are the source of drinking water for millions of people, provide outdoor recreation opportunities, provide vital fish and wildlife habitat, and store carbon. Building roads in these wild places will fragment wildlife habitat, encourage the spread of invasive species, and make our communities even less climate resilient than they already are. Removing protections for these places for logging will exacerbate our biodiversity and climate crises long into the future for short-term profit. Once we build roads and log these wild places we will not be able to undo the damage. Repealing or weakening the Roadless Rule will harm us now and future generations. Please keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place and protect our national forests.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 22, 2026FS-2025-0001-470484
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Dear Secretary Rollins, My name Dear Secretary Rollins, My name is X and I live in Y. I strongly oppose the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposal to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This proposed action would harm our public lands, increase wildfire risk, and threaten clean water and fish and wildlife habitat. These are our last remaining intact wild forestlands and must be protected. Our national forests are the source of drinking water for millions of people, provide outdoor recreation opportunities, provide vital fish and wildlife habitat, and store carbon. Building roads in these wild places will fragment wildlife habitat, encourage the spread of invasive species, and make our communities even less climate resilient than they already are. Removing protections for these places for logging will exacerbate our biodiversity and climate crises long into the future for short-term profit. Once we build roads and log these wild places we will not be able to undo the damage. Repealing or weakening the Roadless Rule will harm us now and future generations. Please keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place and protect our national forests. Sincerely, Name is Benjamin Smith and I live in Oregon. I strongly oppose the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposal to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This proposed action would harm our public lands, increase wildfire risk, and threaten clean water and fish and wildlife habitat. These are our last remaining intact wild forestlands and must be protected. Our national forests are the source of drinking water for millions of people, provide outdoor recreation opportunities, provide vital fish and wildlife habitat, and store carbon. Building roads in these wild places will fragment wildlife habitat, encourage the spread of invasive species, and make our communities even less climate resilient than they already are. Removing protections for these places for logging will exacerbate our biodiversity and climate crises long into the future for short-term profit. Once we build roads and log these wild places we will not be able to undo the damage. Repealing or weakening the Roadless Rule will harm us now and future generations. Please keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place and protect our national forests. Sincerely, Benjamin Smith
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 22, 2026FS-2025-0001-470732
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Dear Secretary Rollins, My name is Alivia Cetas and I live in Oak Grove, Oregon. I strongly oppose the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposal to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This proposed action would harm our public lands, increase wildfire risk, and threaten clean water and fish and wildlife habitat. These are our last remaining intact wild forestlands and must be protected. Our national forests are the source of drinking water for millions of people, provide outdoor recreation opportunities, provide vital fish and wildlife habitat, and store carbon. Building roads in these wild places will fragment wildlife habitat, encourage the spread of invasive species, and make our communities even less climate resilient than they already are. Removing protections for these places for logging will exacerbate our biodiversity and climate crises long into the future for short-term profit. Once we build roads and log these wild places we will not be able to undo the damage. Repealing or weakening the Roadless Rule will harm us now and future generations. Please keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place and protect our national forests. Sincerely, Alivia Cetas
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 18, 2026FS-2025-0001-447496
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Dear Secretary Rollins, My name is Jeff Malmquist and I live in Portland Oregon. I strongly oppose the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposal to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This proposed action would harm our public lands, increase wildfire risk, and threaten clean water and fish and wildlife habitat. These are our last remaining intact wild forestlands and must be protected. Once we build roads and log these wild places we will not be able to undo the damage. Repealing or weakening the Roadless Rule will harm us now and future generations. Please keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place and protect our national forests. Sincerely, Jeff Malmquist
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-322803
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Dear Secretary Rollins, My name is Jon Gottshall and I live in Oregon. I strongly oppose the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposal to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This proposed action would harm our public lands, increase wildfire risk, and threaten clean water and fish and wildlife habitat. These are our last remaining intact wild forestlands and must be protected. Our national forests are the source of drinking water for millions of people in the most populous area of Oregon, the Willamette Valley. The valley is also our most fertile and productive agricultural resource. Roadless areas also provide outdoor recreation opportunities, provide vital fish and wildlife habitat, and store carbon. Building roads in these wild places will further fragment wildlife habitat, encourage the spread of invasive species, and make our communities even less climate resilient than they already are. Removing protections for these places for logging will exacerbate our biodiversity and climate crises long into the future for a limited, short-term profit. Once we build roads and log these wild places, we will not be able to undo the damage. Repealing or weakening the Roadless Rule will harm us now and future generations. Please keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place and protect our national forests. Sincerely, Jon Gottshall
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Sep 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-325942
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Dear Secretary Rollins, My name is John Vincent and I live in Oregon. I strongly oppose the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposal to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This proposed action would harm our public lands, increase wildfire risk, and threaten clean water and fish and wildlife habitat. These are our last remaining intact wild forestlands and must be protected. Our national forests are the source of drinking water for millions of people, provide outdoor recreation opportunities, provide vital fish and wildlife habitat, and store carbon. Building roads in these wild places will fragment wildlife habitat, encourage the spread of invasive species, and make our communities even less climate resilient than they already are. Removing protections for these places for logging will exacerbate our biodiversity and climate crises long into the future for short-term profit. Once we build roads and log these wild places we will not be able to undo the damage. Repealing or weakening the Roadless Rule will harm us now and future generations. Please keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place and protect our national forests. Sincerely, John Vincent Portland, Oregon
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