The Public Record · Docket FS-2025-0001

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  1. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-528933
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    The National forests are the only remaining reminders and resources that are largely sustaining themselves. Our role as humans should be to preserve and protect the remaining ecosystems and wildlife in the region not destroy it. Putting billionaires first would be the most selfish and disgusting thing you could ever possibly allow under your leadership. Destroying our protected lands for money is evil and greedy. Have some respect for the planet that keeps you alive. The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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  2. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-528947
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    We DO NOT NEED new roads through our National Forests. Especially Olympic National Forest. If we do they will end up cutting through our beautiful National Park! No No No to rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule. The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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  3. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-529027
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    Absolutely not! This is a step in the wrong direction and the beginning of a give an inch take a mile can of worms. We need to conserve and protect for future generations and stop being financially selfish for the present generation's benefit. Do not revoke the roadless rule!!!! The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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  4. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-529057
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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 48 submissions in its group.

    PROTECT. PRESERVE. PUBLIC LANDS. Our national forests are a national resource NOT only for lumber industry, energy and mining but an invaluable natural source of recreation, wildlife habitat and ecological diversity that makes our nation truly great! Repealing the roadless rule would threaten to destroy the vitality of our national forests for generations to come. The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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  5. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-529065
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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 48 submissions in its group.

    I have used these roadless areas and national parks/forests for my entire life, and my kids and grandkids also. STOP thinking our natural resources are just a money making opportunity! The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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  6. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-529104
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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 48 submissions in its group.

    The Roadless Rule being overturned directly impacts my town, which has hundreds of acres of national park land protected by the roadless rule surrounding it. Rescinding it would be devastating to our local economy, which thrives on tourism and the allure of our beautiful mountains. The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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  7. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-529120
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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 48 submissions in its group.

    Never has it been so important to maintain untouched, healthy spaces in a time of wanton environmental destruction. We have grandchildren who need a healthy world to live in! The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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  8. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-529126
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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 48 submissions in its group.

    Research shows a fire is 4x more likely to start in a roadbed area than in a roadless tract. Research further shows that 90% of wildfires begin within 1/2 mile of a road. The Roadless Rule Policy was created because it was ecologically critical and fiscally responsible. Those reasons have only become stronger in the past 20 years. The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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  9. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-529141
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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 48 submissions in its group.

    The trees cannot speak for themselves... The eco systems. The animals homes. The air we breathe. Our children's and grandchildrens rights and generations to come. It's heartbreaking. The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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  10. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-529156
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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 48 submissions in its group.

    I can't even imagine this area without trees. Why would you want to cut them all down? We need to protect these wild areas. The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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  11. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-529211
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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 48 submissions in its group.

    We need our open space to protect our environment, clean air and the animals that live in the forest. We do not need industrial companies coming in and disrupting our open spaces. The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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  12. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-529212
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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 48 submissions in its group.

    We are life-long outdoor enthusiasts and want our forests protected for solitude hiking, backpacking and cross country skiing as well as wildlife/raptor habitat protection for generations to come. Pease keep the 2001 Roadless Rule in place. Thank you. The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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  13. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-529225
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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 48 submissions in its group.

    My family and I camp, hike, bicycle. We see so many people out in the backcountry that wildlife, both flora and fauna, are impacted in a huge way. More roads mean more impact. We are strongly against changing this rule; it's original intent is still important. Thank you. The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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  14. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-529228
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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 48 submissions in its group.

    The existing roadless rule must stay in place. We cannot let our forests be cut up any further into Swiss cheese.. Fragmented forests are unhealthy. The current rule was put together with science and citizen involvement. This proposed change is a power grab, to bypass science and the public and hand over public lands to private for profit interests. The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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  15. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-529230
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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 48 submissions in its group.

    This would be a grave error that would have a devastating impact on our wildlife and lands. Please do NOT rescind the Roadless Rule, it keeps Wyoming and so many other sacred spaces wild as they should be. The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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  16. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-529237
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    Can not believe the insanity this president is trying to implement on our forests and national parks. Undoubtedly he has never been to them or hiked any trails to see how marvelous thy are. The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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  17. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-529254
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    Our roadless rule and wilderness act is what separates America from the rest of the world. This is one of the last places I can find true wilderness, where you can backpack for days without seeing another car or structure. Once we lose this, we'll never get it back. You're turning our public lands into Disney Land by rescinding this rule. The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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  18. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-529261
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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 48 submissions in its group.

    We must keep our 2021 roadless rule! We need to protect our forests and our climate!! We need to NOT increase the risk of further fires by creating more roads and destroying more forests. This is imperative! The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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  19. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-529269
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    Please dont ruin our national forests. Keep them whole and unharmed/untouched. Only to be truly enjoyed, fully intact for generation after generation to see the glory of nature. The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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  20. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-529271
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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 48 submissions in its group.

    You build and build, but what will you have left? What will we sustain off of? Man made products? Once we detach from Nature, Gods creation, what will we have left? Death The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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