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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-532049
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Cutting down trees is a short-term money policy - but the long-term effects of losing that much oxygen producing trees which also reduce long-term carbon production is generationally bad business. 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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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-532148
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The forests of the PNW are home. It's a magical place thay evokes feelings that can't be explained properly in words. The planet belongs to us all and where will we go? 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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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-532158
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Just over 2 decades ago, we, as a nation voted to keep our national forests protected and in balance with the developed areas for many reasons. The Roadless Rule has been crucial to keeping our national forests protected for critical environmental and possible unknown reasons. There is no significant reason to overturn the decision at this time. It isnt in the best interest of our nation. 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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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-532222
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National forests are essential to our countrys health and identity and to the animals who live there. I care deeply about our natural areas and plead with you to save them for future generations. 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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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-532224
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The roadless rule was established for very good reasons. And those reasons certainly have not changed, and in fact, I believe they need to be expanded. I am seeing crowds now where there wasn't before. Wildlife, clean air and water; are these not important any longer? I think not. Keep the roadless rule in place, and restore Bears Ears and Escalante to what they were! "For God's sake man, have you no decency!?" 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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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-532249
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My family has been hiking, skiing, hunting and enjoying Wyoming roadless areas across the state for 40 years. I passionately want to keep these areas wild and protected for future generations. 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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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-532312
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Seriously just stop. Stop what you are doing. The people do not want what you are doing. These lands ate not yours, the belong to the collective American population. 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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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-532407
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Protecting Americas wilderness is supremely important not only for the recovery and safety of many endangered and threatened species, but also to the soul of many Americans. I know that the ability to experience undeveloped forest land has been monumental to becoming the person I am today. Americas forests are a special gift that should never be taken for granted. What we sign away we may never regain. 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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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-532418
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The Roadless Rule needs to remain intact for the sake of future generations in this Country. Any attempt to weaken and repeal this policy would result in catastrophic loss for North Americas economy and future. The loss of 45 million Acres of undisturbed land will have devastating consequences, such as the destruction of countless habitats housing cornerstone species that are integral to local ecosystems. Local ecosystems will be in disarray and have a butterfly effect on human communities and neighboring ecosystems as well. A plethora of invasive fauna and flora will bleed into nearby forests, rivers, lakes and cities. There will be ecological dead zones caused by a labyrinth of highways and roads. Tourism to local towns nearby geological marvels and national parks will come to a halt. Repealing or weakening the Roadless Rule is made with no foresight in considering the insurmountable damage it will cause. 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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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-532419
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National forests need protecting. We are all connected and removing this important protection on our forests risks our connection to not only nature but ourselves.. not to mention the flora and fauna who will be at risk. Live with nature not against it. 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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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-532421
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No self-appointed king should be allowed to seek the Peoples Property. Any human reading this should be ashamed of their part in destroying Americas lands. Saving every acre is patriotic. 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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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-532479
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We have enough roads! We have enough NOISE pollution from vehicles on the roads! We have enough garbage and pollution from people, vehicles and machinery on the roads. We have enough disturbance from the roads! WE HAVE ENOUGH ROADS without further disturbing Nature's already shrinking pristine areas, further polluting flora and further encroaching upon wildlife who experience their homes being destroyed and danger becoming their new neighbor. Please leave what we and what wildlife and nature have alone. Please consider that which is not man, but that which deserves space, peace, security and safety. We need to share the world, not take it all for ourselves. 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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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-532484
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I am writing to implore you to keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is now. National forests add so much to the lives of countless Americans. Please do not ruin this legacy. 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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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-532498
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Our wild areas are critical to the health of our planet and all of its inhabitants. Once we ruin wild areas, we cant reverse the damage. It is our responsibility to protect what is most precious and limited in our world. 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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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-532500
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No self-appointed king should be allowed to seek the Peoples Property. Any human reading this should be ashamed of their part in destroying Americas lands. Saving every acre is patriotic. 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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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-532504
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There is nothing more peaceful and renewing to walk through a pristine national forest. These forests are precious and they are not replaceable. Don't allow them to be decimated for the profit of a few companies when they benefit the whole world. 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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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-532517
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It's a sacrilege to destroy our land for the sake of greed. This land, including our National Parks and Forests belong to you and me. Put a stop to this massacre of our land. 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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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-532527
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I camp and enjoy the wilderness of my he United States all year. What benefit comes of adding roads and destroying natural habitat? We only get one world and it is our responsibility to ensure it isnt destroyed by corporate greed. Taking the things we do need to build the things we dont is not the way. 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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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-532530
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I believe that this measure is vital to protecting our National forests and wildlife. If this rule is rescinded some of my most treasured places on this earth could be changed forever. This measure protects public lands 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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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-532552
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Recending the roadless rule means getting rid of more trees. Old trees especially contribute to making oxygen @ taking up CO2 which we desperately need. We need all the trees we can keep getting rid of CO2 and making O2!!!! 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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