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Dear USDA Forest Service, I am writing to ask you to maintain the 2001 Roadless Rule. As a community member who lives near/regularly visits these areas, l am concerned about the proposal to rescind these protections. The Roadless Rule protects backcountry landscapes that provide clean water, wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation, climate resilience. For me personally, fishing in local rivers, hiking with family and paddling]. Losing these protections would threaten not only my experiences but also the health and economy of my community. The Roadless Rule is a balanced policy. It allows fire suppression and necessary management, while preventing unnecessary new road construction that fragments forests, which increases wildfire risks, and damages water quality. Repealing this national safeguard would put more than 45 million acres of public lands at risk. I urge USDA to keep the Roadless Rule in place and reject this proposal. Our National Forests should remain resilient, healthy, and undeveloped for future generations. Sincerely, Barb Rebold Clayton, GA

Dear USDA Forest Service, I am writing to ask you to maintain the 2001 Roadless Rule. As a [your role as an outdoor recreationist, community member, small business owner, etc.] who lives near/regularly visits [insert forest, mountain range, watershed, or specific place], l am concerned about the proposal to rescind these protections. The Roadless Rule protects backcountry landscapes that provide [clean water, wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation, climate resilience pick the values that matter most to you]. For me personally, [share how you use the area: e.g., fishing in local rivers, hiking with family, skiing, hunting, paddling]. Losing these protections would threaten not only my experiences but also the health and economy of my community. The Roadless Rule is a balanced policy. It allows fire suppression and necessary management, while preventing unnecessary new road construction that fragments forests, which increases wildfire risks, and damages water quality. Repealing this national safeguard would put more than 45 million acres of public lands at risk. I urge USDA to keep the Roadless Rule in place and reject this proposal. Our National Forests should remain resilient, healthy, and undeveloped for future generations.

Dear USDA Forest Service, I am writing to ask you to maintain the 2001 Roadless Rule. As a outdoor recreationist, community member, & small business owner, who lives in Rabun County near the Blueridge Mountains, l am concerned about the proposal to rescind these protections. The Roadless Rule protects backcountry landscapes that provide clean water, wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation and climate resilience. For me personally, losing these protections would threaten not only my experiences but also the health and economy of my community. The Roadless Rule is a balanced policy. It allows fire suppression and necessary management, while preventing unnecessary new road construction that fragments forests, which increases wildfire risks, and damages water quality. Repealing this national safeguard would put more than 45 million acres of public lands at risk. I URGE USDA to keep the Roadless Rule in place and reject this proposal. Our National Forests should remain resilient, healthy, and undeveloped for future generations. Sincerely, Katherine S. Young Clayton, GA

Dear USDA Forest Service, I am writing to ask you to maintain the 2001 Roadless Rule. As an outdoor recreationist and community member, who lives near and regularly visits the southern Appalachians, l am concerned about the proposal to rescind these protections. The Roadless Rule protects backcountry landscapes that provide clean water, wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation, climate resilience. For me personally, I enjoy hiking with our dogs and friends in these unique habitats. Losing these protections would threaten not only my experiences, but also the health and economy of my community. The town I live in, Clayton, GA, benefits economically from travelers who come to enjoy the beautiful, pristine nature surrounding us. The Roadless Rule is a balanced policy. It allows fire suppression and necessary management, while preventing unnecessary new road construction that fragments forests, which increases wildfire risks, and damages water quality. Repealing this national safeguard would put more than 45 million acres of public lands at risk. I urge USDA to keep the Roadless Rule in place and reject this proposal. Our National Forests should remain resilient, healthy, and undeveloped for future generations. Sincerely, Karen Meyer Clayton, GA

Dear USDA Forest Service, I am writing to ask you to maintain the 2001 Roadless Rule. As a lifelong Georgian who lives near and regularly visits the Chattahoochee National Forest, the Nantahala National Forest and all the rivers of the SE USA, l am concerned about the proposal to rescind these protections. The Roadless Rule protects backcountry landscapes that provide clean water, wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation, climate resilience . For me personally, the health and the economy of North Georgia depends on these Roadless Area Conservation. The Roadless Rule is a balanced policy. It allows fire suppression and necessary management, while preventing unnecessary new road construction that fragments forests, which increases wildfire risks, and damages water quality. Repealing this national safeguard would put more than 45 million acres of public lands at risk. I urge USDA to keep the Roadless Rule in place and reject this proposal. Our National Forests should remain resilient, healthy, and undeveloped for future generations. Sincerely, Jane Holley Clayton, Georgia Thanks a lot!

Dear USDA Forest Service, I am writing to ask you to maintain the 2001 Roadless Rule. As an outdoor recreationist, avid outdoorsman and skier who regularly visits Pisgah National Forest and Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, I am concerned about the proposal to rescind these protections. The Roadless Rule protects backcountry landscapes that provide clean water, wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation, climate resilience. For me personally, I tremendously enjoy hiking, skiing, and exploring the rivers in these pristine forests. Losing these protections would threaten not only my experiences but also the health and economy of my community. The Roadless Rule is a balanced policy. It allows fire suppression and necessary management, while preventing unnecessary new road construction that fragments forests, which increases wildfire risks, and damages water quality. Repealing this national safeguard would put more than 45 million acres of public lands at risk. I urge USDA to keep the Roadless Rule in place and reject this proposal. Our National Forests should remain resilient, healthy, and undeveloped for future generations.