The Public Record · Docket FS-2025-0001

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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-588962
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. There is NO reason to open national forest lands. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, ccmmlg@yahoo.com Catherine Grice Sincerely, Catherine Grice
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-547443
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, P R prrnbsn@gmail.com Sincerely, Mr. P R
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-547761
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Please save our land from development. I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Jim Sensenbrenner jbsensen@gmail.com Sincerely, Ms. Jim Sensenbrenner
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-547789
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear Sirs and Madden, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Ellen Feiler ellengfeiler@gmail.com Sincerely, Mr. Ellen Feiler
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-549160
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Keep the wilderness wild! Sincerely, SHAUNA TINDALL shaunat74@gmail.com Sincerely, Ms. SHAUNA TINDALL
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-549242
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Please do not sacrifice our precious forests; they cannot be replaced! Sincerely, Kerry Kelso loveabugtoo@gmail.com Sincerely, Kerry Kelso
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-525816
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, B M 26.memetic.squall@icloud.com Sincerely, B M
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 30, 2026FS-2025-0001-517412
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, First Name EvelynLast name Velchoff eve.estabrook @ gmail.com Sincerely, Evelyn Velchoff
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 30, 2026FS-2025-0001-519718
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear Members of Congress, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Lynn Dykstra lynnandbennett@gmail.com Sincerely, Mrs. Lynn Dykstra
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 30, 2026FS-2025-0001-520716
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Please don't mess with the forests. Keep the roadless rule. I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Sallie Lee sallielee@me.com Sincerely, Sallie Lee
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 30, 2026FS-2025-0001-520780
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, L E. lsetzel@yahoo.com Sincerely, L E.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 30, 2026FS-2025-0001-521761
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Nature needs to stay wild and undeveloped, and this is essential to our lives. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Meaghan Dutton meaghandutton@gmail.com Sincerely, Meaghan Dutton
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 30, 2026FS-2025-0001-522415
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal ss ⁰the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule rebeccalowery39@gmail.commail.com Sincerely, Rebecca Lowery
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 29, 2026FS-2025-0001-507139
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, To Whom it may Concern, JUST STOP! Please don't do this. I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Robin Weiss Browneyes99969@yahoo.com Sincerely, Robin Weiss
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 29, 2026FS-2025-0001-507593
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, To whom it may concern, As a long-time backpacker and nature enthusiast, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Ernie Lewis ernielewis@Optonline.net Sincerely, Ernie Lewis
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 29, 2026FS-2025-0001-508895
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. These lands belong to the public, not corporate interests and the extraction industries. Sincerely, William Reinhardt ww.reinhardt@gmail.com Sincerely, Mr. William Reinhardt
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 29, 2026FS-2025-0001-509033
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Pamela Sanchez
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-487212
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. Yes, this is a constructed message but I agree with all of its contents. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Brandon Jones brandon.s.jones@gmail.com Sincerely, Brandon Jones
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-490976
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Erica Robb
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-498657
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations! We only have one Earth! Sincerely, Joseph J Ratliff V jratliffv@yahoo.com Sincerely, Joseph Ratliff V
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