The Public Record · Docket FS-2025-0001

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Opposes rescission 100.0%

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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-599844
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Dear U.S. Forest Service Chief Schultz, I strongly support keeping the Roadless Rule in place. This policy is supported by the vast majority of Americans, including myself, for countless reasons. The Roadless Rule should be kept in place because the 45 million acres of roadless forests that it protects provide the following benefits to the American public. Roadless forests: •⁠ ⁠Serve as vital habitat for endangered species. •⁠ ⁠Are the headwaters of our rivers, and provide clean drinking water to millions of Americans. •⁠ ⁠Are where we hike, hunt, fish and camp. Every year, millions of Americans venture to these treasured areas to find peace and tranquility. •⁠ ⁠Sequester vast amounts of planet-warming carbon in their majestic trees and soil. •⁠ ⁠Mitigate against forest fires. Allowing roadbuilding and logging will worsen the wildfire crisis and thereby endanger nearby communities. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule fully intact.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-601311
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To U.S. Forest Service Chief Schultz, I strongly support keeping the Roadless Rule in place. This policy is supported by the vast majority of Americans, including myself, for countless reasons. The Roadless Rule should be kept in place because the 45 million acres of roadless forests that it protects provide the following benefits to the American public. Roadless forests: Serve as vital habitat for endangered species. Are the headwaters of our rivers, and provide clean drinking water to millions of Americans. Are where we hike, hunt, fish and camp. Every year, millions of Americans venture to these treasured areas to find peace and tranquility. Sequester vast amounts of planet-warming carbon in their majestic trees and soil. Mitigate against forest fires. Allowing roadbuilding and logging will worsen the wildfire crisis and thereby endanger nearby communities. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule fully intact.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-584274
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U.S. Forest Service Chief Schultz, I STRONGLY support keeping the Roadless Rule in place. This policy is supported by the vast majority of Americans, including myself, for countless reasons. Many Americans, including those of you reading these comments have found wonder and connection in our wild National Forests. Forests that have been protected by the American government for generations. We return to these places year after year, to hike & to explore & to marvel at the wonders of our natural world. But that is not all. The Roadless Rule should be kept in place because the 45 million acres of roadless forests that it protects provide the following benefits to the American public. Roadless forests: Serve as vital habitat for endangered species. Are the headwaters of our rivers, and provide clean drinking water to millions of Americans. Are where we hike, hunt, fish and camp. Every year, millions of Americans venture to these treasured areas to find peace and tranquility. Sequester vast amounts of planet-warming carbon in their majestic trees and soil. Mitigate against forest fires. Allowing roadbuilding and logging will worsen the wildfire crisis and thereby endanger nearby communities. I strongly urge you to keep the Roadless Rule intact and to protect our Forests for generations to come.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-586365
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U.S. Forest Service Chief Schultz, I spent last weekend hiking in the White Mountains in Maine, such a stunning and precious place. Our national forests are treasures and provide numerous benefits to people animals and our environment. I strongly support keeping the Roadless Rule in place. This policy is supported by the vast majority of Americans for countless reasons. The Roadless Rule should be kept in place because the 45 million acres of roadless forests that it protects provide the following benefits to the American public. Roadless forests: Serve as vital habitat for endangered species. Are the headwaters of our rivers, and provide clean drinking water to millions of Americans. Are where we hike, hunt, fish and camp. Every year, millions of Americans venture to these treasured areas to find peace and tranquility. Sequester vast amounts of planet-warming carbon in their majestic trees and soil. Mitigate against forest fires. Allowing roadbuilding and logging will worsen the wildfire crisis and thereby endanger nearby communities. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule fully intact.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-587151
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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 11 submissions in its group.
Dear U.S. Forest Service Chief Schultz, I strongly support keeping the Roadless Rule in place. This policy is supported by the vast majority of Americans, including myself, for countless reasons. The Roadless Rule should be kept in place because the 45 million acres of roadless forests that it protects provide the following benefits to the American public. Roadless forests: • Serve as vital habitat for endangered species. • Are the headwaters of our rivers, and provide clean drinking water to millions of Americans. • Are where we hike, hunt, fish and camp. Every year, millions of Americans venture to these treasured areas to find peace and tranquility. • Sequester vast amounts of planet-warming carbon in their majestic trees and soil. • Mitigate against forest fires. Allowing roadbuilding and logging will worsen the wildfire crisis and thereby endanger nearby communities. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule fully intact.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-599259
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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 11 submissions in its group.
Dear U.S. Forest Service Chief Schultz, I strongly support keeping the Roadless Rule in place. This policy is supported by the vast majority of Americans, including myself, for countless reasons. The Roadless Rule should be kept in place because the 45 million acres of roadless forests that it protects provide the following benefits to the American public. Roadless forests: • Serve as vital habitat for endangered species. • Are the headwaters of our rivers, and provide clean drinking water to millions of Americans. • Are where we hike, hunt, fish and camp. Every year, millions of Americans venture to these treasured areas to find peace and tranquility. • Sequester vast amounts of planet-warming carbon in their majestic trees and soil. • Mitigate against forest fires. Allowing roadbuilding and logging will worsen the wildfire crisis and thereby endanger nearby communities. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule fully intact.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-557227
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U.S. Forest Service Chief Schultz, I strongly support keeping the Roadless Rule in place. This policy is supported by the vast majority of Americans, including myself, for countless reasons. The Roadless Rule should be kept in place because the 45 million acres of roadless forests that it protects provide the following benefits to the American public. Roadless forests: Serve as vital habitat for endangered species. Are the headwaters of our rivers, and provide clean drinking water to millions of Americans. Are where we hike, hunt, fish and camp. Every year, millions of Americans venture to these treasured areas to find peace and tranquility. Sequester vast amounts of planet-warming carbon in their majestic trees and soil. Mitigate against forest fires. Allowing roadbuilding and logging will worsen the wildfire crisis and thereby endanger nearby communities. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule fully intact.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-537494
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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 11 submissions in its group.
U.S. Forest Service Chief Schultz, I strongly support keeping the Roadless Rule in place. This policy is supported by the vast majority of Americans, including myself, for countless reasons. The Roadless Rule should be kept in place because the 45 million acres of roadless forests that it protects provide the following benefits to the American public. Roadless forests: Serve as vital habitat for endangered species. Are the headwaters of our rivers, and provide clean drinking water to millions of Americans. Are where we hike, hunt, fish and camp. Every year, millions of Americans venture to these treasured areas to find peace and tranquility. Sequester vast amounts of planet-warming carbon in their majestic trees and soil. Mitigate against forest fires. Allowing roadbuilding and logging will worsen the wildfire crisis and thereby endanger nearby communities. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule fully intact.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Sep 17, 2026FS-2025-0001-442390
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Good afternoon - I am writing to you because I strongly support keeping the Roadless Rule in place. This policy is supported by the vast majority of Americans, including myself, for countless reasons. The Roadless Rule should be kept in place because the 45 million acres of roadless forests that it protects provide the following benefits to the American public. Roadless forests: Serve as vital habitat for endangered species. Are the headwaters of our rivers, and provide clean drinking water to millions of Americans. Are where we hike, hunt, fish and camp. Every year, millions of Americans venture to these treasured areas to find peace and tranquility. Sequester vast amounts of planet-warming carbon in their majestic trees and soil. Mitigate against forest fires. Allowing roadbuilding and logging will worsen the wildfire crisis and thereby endanger nearby communities. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule fully intact. Thank you!
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Sep 16, 2026FS-2025-0001-435106
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U.S. Forest Service Chief Schultz, I strongly support keeping the Roadless Rule in place. This policy is supported by the vast majority of Americans, including myself, for countless reasons. The Roadless Rule should be kept in place because the 45 million acres of roadless forests that it protects provide the following benefits to the American public. Roadless forests: Serve as vital habitat for endangered species. Are the headwaters of our rivers, and provide clean drinking water to millions of Americans. Are where we hike, hunt, fish and camp. Every year, millions of Americans venture to these treasured areas to find peace and tranquility. Provide millions of dollars to the American economy each year through recreational tourism and guide services alrundnthe country. Sequester vast amounts of planet-warming carbon in their majestic trees and soil. Mitigate against forest fires. Allowing roadbuilding and logging will worsen the wildfire crisis and thereby endanger nearby communities. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule fully intact.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Sep 16, 2026FS-2025-0001-435498
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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 11 submissions in its group.
U.S. Forest Service Chief Schultz, I strongly support keeping the Roadless Rule in place. This policy is supported by the vast majority of Americans, including myself, for countless reasons. The Roadless Rule should be kept in place because the 45 million acres of roadless forests that it protects provide the following benefits to the American public. Roadless forests: Serve as vital habitat for endangered species. Are the headwaters of our rivers, and provide clean drinking water to millions of Americans. Are where we hike, hunt, fish and camp. Every year, millions of Americans venture to these treasured areas to find peace and tranquility. Sequester vast amounts of planet-warming carbon in their majestic trees and soil. Mitigate against forest fires. Allowing roadbuilding and logging will worsen the wildfire crisis and thereby endanger nearby communities. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule fully intact.
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