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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-547813
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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 If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development.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. Sincerely, Lana Kushner
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 30, 2026FS-2025-0001-521708
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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 If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development.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, Richard and Margaret Schmelzer MD cascanrmba@yahoo.com Sincerely, Mr. Richard And Margaret Schmelzer MD
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 29, 2026FS-2025-0001-507413
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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, {usePurgasonr_data~Last Name} {user_data~jrpurgason@gmail.comEmail Address} Sincerely, John Purgason
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 29, 2026FS-2025-0001-509937
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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, Christine data~First Name} {user_dataChristinenieto49@gmail.com~Email Address} Sincerely, Christine Nieto
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-484450
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear decision makers, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. We need to preserve our natural environment for our own safety and spiritual replenishment, and so that future generations will have this resource as well. 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, Katherine Greene kasgreene@flash.net Sincerely, Katherine Greene
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-484611
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, 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, Betty Sabo canton1019@hotmail.com Sincerely, Ms. Betty Sabo
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-485018
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear, Person that has some say in this matter, 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, Beverly Walsh tbcewalsh@comcast.net Sincerely, Mr. Beverly Walsh
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-485391
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear Sirs or Madams, I am a lover of the forest and the animals that call the forests home. 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, Jack Bender galaxy2010@sbcglobal.net Sincerely, Jack Bender
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-485454
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear Forest Service, I am Infuriated about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. I have lived in Asheville for 25 years. The Roadless Rule keeps OUR forests SAFE. When the FIRES that DEVASTATED Gatlinburg in 2016 blew through, it was a SCARY year in the entire region with fires being started by people WHO HAD ACCESS. If we allow them to go even deeper into our forests, HOW CAN THAT PROTECT THE FOREST?? It can NOT. How can that be for the PUBLIC GOOD? PLEASE Think and Act more CREATIVELY. We are all so exhausted from the destruction of just about everything. Our Roadless Forests should be Protected AT ALL COSTS. The Reasons for opening the forest are pathetically unworthy to counter the Millions of reason AGAINST IT. Please, do NOT allow this. 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, Miller Graves millergraves@gmail.com Sincerely, Miller Graves
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-485476
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. Once these roadless areas are breached, the areas change forever to the detriment of both people and wild life. These are lands that belong to the people and the people should get a say about what happens to them. 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. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Adena Mooers adenafiddler@gmail.com Sincerely, Adena Mooers
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-485518
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Members of Congress: I am very much against repealing or weakening the roadless rule….to summarize: 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, David Zoeller cavehill@rockisland.com Sincerely, David Zoeller
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-485597
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. We are the only ones that can protect our Earth from us and preserve these spaces for future generations. Please keep these spaces roadless. 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, hdambros@yahoo.com Hattie Dambroski Sincerely, Hattie Dambroski
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-485742
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned as a person 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. And yet, someone is trying to remove that protection. 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 our changing needs without repealing this essential rule and doing irreparable harm. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Finnian Sheerin 02fan21@gmail.com Sincerely, Ms. Finnian Sheerin
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-485836
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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. Thank you. Sincerely, Lee Ann Ko koleeann3@gmail.com Sincerely, Ms. Lee Ann Ko
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-485981
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, To Whom It May Concern, 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. As a resident of the lower 48, I feel so fortunate to have been able to visit Denali this past month. Once we don't protect our wilderness there will be no way to reverse our impact and damage that has been done. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Nancy Lazzaroni nancy.lazzaroni@gmail.com Sincerely, Nancy Lazzaroni
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-486087
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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. This broad expanse of forest affects climate change as well. 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, Mary Shamrock mary.shamrock@csun.edu Sincerely, Ms. Mary Shamrock
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-486088
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear all of you who waiting until we turn the tables on Maga insanity, 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, Melissa Smith lisjoligard@gmail.com Sincerely, Ms. Melissa Smith
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-486090
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, USDA officials 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 am horrified by the prospect of allowing roads to be built unnecessarily through our public lands. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Nancy Reed nancyreed2@gmail.com Sincerely, Dr. Nancy Reed
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-486126
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, USDA 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. STOP THIS NONSENSE... THE FOREST AND THE PEOPLE ARE IMPORTANT AS WELL AS THE WILDLIFE,,, THIS NEEDS TO END AND END NOW.. LEAVE THE FOREST, PEOPL, WILDLIFE ALONE... PLEASE I ASK. Sincerely, Karen Ostanek kostanek51@gmail.com Sincerely, Ms. Karen Ostanek
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-486194
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear Senators Scott, Moody, Rep. Mast and Secretary of Agriculture Rollins. I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. There is very little data to support justifying to repeal this rule nor the intrinsic value of trying to develop into protected lands. On the contrary, development into protected forests, including cattle grazing, has negatively impacted forest ecology and safety of watersheds. Ideally the Department of Agriculture should leave the stewardship of our national forests to professional foresters and conservationists and support their roles. Additionally in contrast to the beliefs of repeal advocates, more wildfires are sparked by roadside incidents than due to natural causes. These are serious concerns regarding the protection of our national forests. 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. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Jean Poulos, Ph.D. currants2@yahoo.com Sincerely, Jean Poulos
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