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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-574119
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FS-2025-0001-223869 To the U.S. Forest Service: I am writing to express my concern about the recent proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule. I was disappointed to learn that the Forest Service is considering removing protections that have helped safeguard roadless areas. Our national forests belong to all of us. They protect clean water and wildlife habitat and give people across the country places to hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. Regarding Docket FS-2025-0001, RIN 0596-AD66, the proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule, I urge the Forest Service to keep these protections in place. For more than 20 years, the Roadless Rule has helped keep some of the wildest parts of our national forests intact by limiting new roads and logging. And once a road is built or a forest is logged, some of what makes a roadless area special can be difficult to restore. That's why I am urging you to: – Protect water quality and drinking water by keeping roadless forests and the watersheds they support intact. – Protect wildlife and habitat from the impacts of additional roads and logging. – Safeguard outdoor recreation and the undeveloped places where people hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. – Take wildfire risks seriously before allowing more roads. The Forest Service has cited wildfire management as one reason for repealing the rule, while its own review also considers the relationship between roads, access, and wildfire risk. – Preserve these public lands for future generations instead of removing protections that have been in place for more than two decades. Decisions about our national forests will have lasting consequences. Please, I am asking you to do everything within your authority to ensure our national forests can keep these protections. Withdraw the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule and keep these safeguards in place today and for generations to come. Thank you for considering my comments. Sincerely, Astrid Jarvis, 24120 Northern Blvd Apt 4K, Douglaston Sincerely, Ms. Astrid Jarvis
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-584957
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FS-2025-0001-223869 To the U.S. Forest Service: I am writing to express my concern about the recent proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule. I was disappointed to learn that the Forest Service is considering removing protections that have helped safeguard roadless areas. Our national forests belong to all of us. They protect clean water and wildlife habitat and give people across the country places to hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. Regarding Docket FS-2025-0001, RIN 0596-AD66, the proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule, I urge the Forest Service to keep these protections in place. For more than 20 years, the Roadless Rule has helped keep some of the wildest parts of our national forests intact by limiting new roads and logging. And once a road is built or a forest is logged, some of what makes a roadless area special can be difficult to restore. That's why I am urging you to: – Protect water quality and drinking water by keeping roadless forests and the watersheds they support intact. – Protect wildlife and habitat from the impacts of additional roads and logging. – Safeguard outdoor recreation and the undeveloped places where people hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. – Take wildfire risks seriously before allowing more roads. The Forest Service has cited wildfire management as one reason for repealing the rule, while its own review also considers the relationship between roads, access, and wildfire risk. – Preserve these public lands for future generations instead of removing protections that have been in place for more than two decades. Decisions about our national forests will have lasting consequences. Please, I am asking you to do everything within your authority to ensure our national forests can keep these protections. Withdraw the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule and keep these safeguards in place today and for generations to come. Thank you for considering my comments. Sincerely, jan Perkins, 4885 Aster St Apt 161, Springfield Sincerely, Mr. jan Perkins
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-584977
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FS-2025-0001-223869 To the U.S. Forest Service: I am writing to express my concern about the recent proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule. I was disappointed to learn that the Forest Service is considering removing protections that have helped safeguard roadless areas. Our national forests belong to all of us. They protect clean water and wildlife habitat and give people across the country places to hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. Regarding Docket FS-2025-0001, RIN 0596-AD66, the proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule, I urge the Forest Service to keep these protections in place. For more than 20 years, the Roadless Rule has helped keep some of the wildest parts of our national forests intact by limiting new roads and logging. And once a road is built or a forest is logged, some of what makes a roadless area special can be difficult to restore. That's why I am urging you to: – Protect water quality and drinking water by keeping roadless forests and the watersheds they support intact. – Protect wildlife and habitat from the impacts of additional roads and logging. – Safeguard outdoor recreation and the undeveloped places where people hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. – Take wildfire risks seriously before allowing more roads. The Forest Service has cited wildfire management as one reason for repealing the rule, while its own review also considers the relationship between roads, access, and wildfire risk. – Preserve these public lands for future generations instead of removing protections that have been in place for more than two decades. Decisions about our national forests will have lasting consequences. Please, I am asking you to do everything within your authority to ensure our national forests can keep these protections. Withdraw the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule and keep these safeguards in place today and for generations to come. Thank you for considering my comments. Sincerely, Han Tran, 3060 SW 37th Ave, Miami Sincerely, Mr. Han Tran
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-585026
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FS-2025-0001-223869 To the U.S. Forest Service: I am writing to express my concern about the recent proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule. I was disappointed to learn that the Forest Service is considering removing protections that have helped safeguard roadless areas. Our national forests belong to all of us. They protect clean water and wildlife habitat and give people across the country places to hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. Regarding Docket FS-2025-0001, RIN 0596-AD66, the proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule, I urge the Forest Service to keep these protections in place. For more than 20 years, the Roadless Rule has helped keep some of the wildest parts of our national forests intact by limiting new roads and logging. And once a road is built or a forest is logged, some of what makes a roadless area special can be difficult to restore. That's why I am urging you to: – Protect water quality and drinking water by keeping roadless forests and the watersheds they support intact. – Protect wildlife and habitat from the impacts of additional roads and logging. – Safeguard outdoor recreation and the undeveloped places where people hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. – Take wildfire risks seriously before allowing more roads. The Forest Service has cited wildfire management as one reason for repealing the rule, while its own review also considers the relationship between roads, access, and wildfire risk. – Preserve these public lands for future generations instead of removing protections that have been in place for more than two decades. Decisions about our national forests will have lasting consequences. Please, I am asking you to do everything within your authority to ensure our national forests can keep these protections. Withdraw the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule and keep these safeguards in place today and for generations to come. Thank you for considering my comments. Sincerely, Diana Ward, 2401 41st St N, St Petersburg Sincerely, Ms. Diana Ward
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-585079
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FS-2025-0001-223869 To the U.S. Forest Service: I am writing to express my concern about the recent proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule. I was disappointed to learn that the Forest Service is considering removing protections that have helped safeguard roadless areas. Our national forests belong to all of us. They protect clean water and wildlife habitat and give people across the country places to hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. Regarding Docket FS-2025-0001, RIN 0596-AD66, the proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule, I urge the Forest Service to keep these protections in place. For more than 20 years, the Roadless Rule has helped keep some of the wildest parts of our national forests intact by limiting new roads and logging. And once a road is built or a forest is logged, some of what makes a roadless area special can be difficult to restore. That's why I am urging you to: – Protect water quality and drinking water by keeping roadless forests and the watersheds they support intact. – Protect wildlife and habitat from the impacts of additional roads and logging. – Safeguard outdoor recreation and the undeveloped places where people hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. – Take wildfire risks seriously before allowing more roads. The Forest Service has cited wildfire management as one reason for repealing the rule, while its own review also considers the relationship between roads, access, and wildfire risk. – Preserve these public lands for future generations instead of removing protections that have been in place for more than two decades. Decisions about our national forests will have lasting consequences. Please, I am asking you to do everything within your authority to ensure our national forests can keep these protections. Withdraw the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule and keep these safeguards in place today and for generations to come. Thank you for considering my comments. Sincerely, Laura Ross, 1371 Goose Lake Rd, Saint Paul Sincerely, Ms. Laura Ross
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-585091
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FS-2025-0001-223869 To the U.S. Forest Service: I am writing to express my concern about the recent proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule. I was disappointed to learn that the Forest Service is considering removing protections that have helped safeguard roadless areas. Our national forests belong to all of us. They protect clean water and wildlife habitat and give people across the country places to hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. Regarding Docket FS-2025-0001, RIN 0596-AD66, the proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule, I urge the Forest Service to keep these protections in place. For more than 20 years, the Roadless Rule has helped keep some of the wildest parts of our national forests intact by limiting new roads and logging. And once a road is built or a forest is logged, some of what makes a roadless area special can be difficult to restore. That's why I am urging you to: – Protect water quality and drinking water by keeping roadless forests and the watersheds they support intact. – Protect wildlife and habitat from the impacts of additional roads and logging. – Safeguard outdoor recreation and the undeveloped places where people hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. – Take wildfire risks seriously before allowing more roads. The Forest Service has cited wildfire management as one reason for repealing the rule, while its own review also considers the relationship between roads, access, and wildfire risk. – Preserve these public lands for future generations instead of removing protections that have been in place for more than two decades. Decisions about our national forests will have lasting consequences. Please, I am asking you to do everything within your authority to ensure our national forests can keep these protections. Withdraw the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule and keep these safeguards in place today and for generations to come. Thank you for considering my comments. Sincerely, Elizabeth Della Valle, 64 Wellington Rd, Portland Sincerely, Ms. Elizabeth Della Valle
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-585408
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FS-2025-0001-223869 To the U.S. Forest Service: I am writing to express my concern about the recent proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule. I was disappointed to learn that the Forest Service is considering removing protections that have helped safeguard roadless areas. Our national forests belong to all of us. They protect clean water and wildlife habitat and give people across the country places to hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. Regarding Docket FS-2025-0001, RIN 0596-AD66, the proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule, I urge the Forest Service to keep these protections in place. For more than 20 years, the Roadless Rule has helped keep some of the wildest parts of our national forests intact by limiting new roads and logging. And once a road is built or a forest is logged, some of what makes a roadless area special can be difficult to restore. That's why I am urging you to: – Protect water quality and drinking water by keeping roadless forests and the watersheds they support intact. – Protect wildlife and habitat from the impacts of additional roads and logging. – Safeguard outdoor recreation and the undeveloped places where people hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. – Take wildfire risks seriously before allowing more roads. The Forest Service has cited wildfire management as one reason for repealing the rule, while its own review also considers the relationship between roads, access, and wildfire risk. – Preserve these public lands for future generations instead of removing protections that have been in place for more than two decades. Decisions about our national forests will have lasting consequences. Please, I am asking you to do everything within your authority to ensure our national forests can keep these protections. Withdraw the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule and keep these safeguards in place today and for generations to come. Thank you for considering my comments. Sincerely, Vicki Schwab, 5 Acorn Dr Unit 301, Milton Sincerely, Ms. Vicki Schwab
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-585918
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FS-2025-0001-223869 To the U.S. Forest Service: I am writing to express my DEEP and GRAVE concern about the recent proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule. I was disappointed to learn that the Forest Service is considering removing protections that have helped safeguard roadless areas. Our national forests belong to all of us. They protect clean water and wildlife habitat and give people across the country places to hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. Regarding Docket FS-2025-0001, RIN 0596-AD66, the proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule, I urge the Forest Service to keep these protections in place. For more than 20 years, the Roadless Rule has helped keep some of the wildest parts of our national forests intact by limiting new roads and logging. And once a road is built or a forest is logged, some of what makes a roadless area special can be difficult to restore. That's why I am urging you to: – Protect water quality and drinking water by keeping roadless forests and the watersheds they support intact. – Protect wildlife and habitat from the impacts of additional roads and logging. – Safeguard outdoor recreation and the undeveloped places where people hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. – Take wildfire risks seriously before allowing more roads. The Forest Service has cited wildfire management as one reason for repealing the rule, while its own review also considers the relationship between roads, access, and wildfire risk. – Preserve these public lands for future generations instead of removing protections that have been in place for more than two decades. Decisions about our national forests will have lasting consequences. Please, I am asking you to do everything within your authority to ensure our national forests can keep these protections. Withdraw the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule and keep these safeguards in place today and for generations to come. Thank you for considering my comments. Sincerely, Wister Miller, 4101 Suncrest Dr, Fort Collins Sincerely, Mr. Wister Miller
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-586120
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FS-2025-0001-223869 To the U.S. Forest Service: I am writing to express my concern about the recent proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule. I was disappointed to learn that the Forest Service is considering removing protections that have helped safeguard roadless areas. Our national forests belong to all of us. They protect clean water and wildlife habitat and give people across the country places to hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. Regarding Docket FS-2025-0001, RIN 0596-AD66, the proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule, I urge the Forest Service to keep these protections in place. For more than 20 years, the Roadless Rule has helped keep some of the wildest parts of our national forests intact by limiting new roads and logging. And once a road is built or a forest is logged, some of what makes a roadless area special can be difficult to restore. That's why I am urging you to: – Protect water quality and drinking water by keeping roadless forests and the watersheds they support intact. – Protect wildlife and habitat from the impacts of additional roads and logging. – Safeguard outdoor recreation and the undeveloped places where people hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. – Take wildfire risks seriously before allowing more roads. The Forest Service has cited wildfire management as one reason for repealing the rule, while its own review also considers the relationship between roads, access, and wildfire risk. – Preserve these public lands for future generations instead of removing protections that have been in place for more than two decades. Decisions about our national forests will have lasting consequences. Please, I am asking you to do everything within your authority to ensure our national forests can keep these protections. Withdraw the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule and keep these safeguards in place today and for generations to come. Thank you for considering my comments. Sincerely, Connie Pascale, 109 Hill St Apt 4, Stoneham Sincerely, Ms. Connie Pascale
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-586128
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FS-2025-0001-223869 To the U.S. Forest Service: I am writing to express my concern about the recent proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule. I was disappointed to learn that the Forest Service is considering removing protections that have helped safeguard roadless areas. Our national forests belong to all of us. They protect clean water and wildlife habitat and give people across the country places to hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. Regarding Docket FS-2025-0001, RIN 0596-AD66, the proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule, I urge the Forest Service to keep these protections in place. For more than 20 years, the Roadless Rule has helped keep some of the wildest parts of our national forests intact by limiting new roads and logging. And once a road is built or a forest is logged, some of what makes a roadless area special can be difficult to restore. That's why I am urging you to: – Protect water quality and drinking water by keeping roadless forests and the watersheds they support intact. – Protect wildlife and habitat from the impacts of additional roads and logging. – Safeguard outdoor recreation and the undeveloped places where people hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. – Take wildfire risks seriously before allowing more roads. The Forest Service has cited wildfire management as one reason for repealing the rule, while its own review also considers the relationship between roads, access, and wildfire risk. – Preserve these public lands for future generations instead of removing protections that have been in place for more than two decades. Decisions about our national forests will have lasting consequences. Please, I am asking you to do everything within your authority to ensure our national forests can keep these protections. Withdraw the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule and keep these safeguards in place today and for generations to come. Thank you for considering my comments. Sincerely, Myrtie Webb, 6538 Stone Bridge Rd, Santa Rosa Sincerely, Mr. Myrtie Webb
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-586422
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FS-2025-0001-223869 To the U.S. Forest Service: I am writing to express my concern about the recent proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule. I was disappointed to learn that the Forest Service is considering removing protections that have helped safeguard roadless areas. Our national forests belong to all of us. They protect clean water and wildlife habitat and give people across the country places to hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. Regarding Docket FS-2025-0001, RIN 0596-AD66, the proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule, I urge the Forest Service to keep these protections in place. For more than 20 years, the Roadless Rule has helped keep some of the wildest parts of our national forests intact by limiting new roads and logging. And once a road is built or a forest is logged, some of what makes a roadless area special can be difficult to restore. That's why I am urging you to: – Protect water quality and drinking water by keeping roadless forests and the watersheds they support intact. – Protect wildlife and habitat from the impacts of additional roads and logging. – Safeguard outdoor recreation and the undeveloped places where people hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. – Take wildfire risks seriously before allowing more roads. The Forest Service has cited wildfire management as one reason for repealing the rule, while its own review also considers the relationship between roads, access, and wildfire risk. – Preserve these public lands for future generations instead of removing protections that have been in place for more than two decades. Decisions about our national forests will have lasting consequences. Please, I am asking you to do everything within your authority to ensure our national forests can keep these protections. Withdraw the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule and keep these safeguards in place today and for generations to come. Thank you for considering my comments. Sincerely, Dennis Landi, 9550 Oak St Apt 219, Bellflower Sincerely, Mr. Dennis Landi
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-586507
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FS-2025-0001-223869 To the U.S. Forest Service: I am writing to express my concern about the recent proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule. I was disappointed to learn that the Forest Service is considering removing protections that have helped safeguard roadless areas. Our national forests belong to all of us. They protect clean water and wildlife habitat and give people across the country places to hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. Regarding Docket FS-2025-0001, RIN 0596-AD66, the proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule, I urge the Forest Service to keep these protections in place. For more than 20 years, the Roadless Rule has helped keep some of the wildest parts of our national forests intact by limiting new roads and logging. And once a road is built or a forest is logged, some of what makes a roadless area special can be difficult to restore. That's why I am urging you to: – Protect water quality and drinking water by keeping roadless forests and the watersheds they support intact. – Protect wildlife and habitat from the impacts of additional roads and logging. – Safeguard outdoor recreation and the undeveloped places where people hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. – Take wildfire risks seriously before allowing more roads. The Forest Service has cited wildfire management as one reason for repealing the rule, while its own review also considers the relationship between roads, access, and wildfire risk. – Preserve these public lands for future generations instead of removing protections that have been in place for more than two decades. Decisions about our national forests will have lasting consequences. Please, I am asking you to do everything within your authority to ensure our national forests can keep these protections. Withdraw the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule and keep these safeguards in place today and for generations to come. Thank you for considering my comments. Sincerely, Philip Simon, 320 Channing Way Apt 230, San Rafael Sincerely, Philip Simon
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-586519
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FS-2025-0001-223869 To the U.S. Forest Service: I am writing to express my concern about the recent proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule. I was disappointed to learn that the Forest Service is considering removing protections that have helped safeguard roadless areas. Our national forests belong to all of us. They protect clean water and wildlife habitat and give people across the country places to hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. Regarding Docket FS-2025-0001, RIN 0596-AD66, the proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule, I urge the Forest Service to keep these protections in place. For more than 20 years, the Roadless Rule has helped keep some of the wildest parts of our national forests intact by limiting new roads and logging. And once a road is built or a forest is logged, some of what makes a roadless area special can be difficult to restore. That's why I am urging you to: – Protect water quality and drinking water by keeping roadless forests and the watersheds they support intact. – Protect wildlife and habitat from the impacts of additional roads and logging. – Safeguard outdoor recreation and the undeveloped places where people hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. – Take wildfire risks seriously before allowing more roads. The Forest Service has cited wildfire management as one reason for repealing the rule, while its own review also considers the relationship between roads, access, and wildfire risk. – Preserve these public lands for future generations instead of removing protections that have been in place for more than two decades. Decisions about our national forests will have lasting consequences. Please, I am asking you to do everything within your authority to ensure our national forests can keep these protections. Withdraw the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule and keep these safeguards in place today and for generations to come. Thank you for considering my comments. Sincerely, Jo Anne Schweiger, 31 Sass Dr, Manchester Sincerely, Ms. Jo Anne Schweiger
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-586915
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FS-2025-0001-223869 To the U.S. Forest Service: I am writing to express my concern about the recent proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule. I was disappointed to learn that the Forest Service is considering removing protections that have helped safeguard roadless areas. Our national forests belong to all of us. They protect clean water and wildlife habitat and give people across the country places to hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. Regarding Docket FS-2025-0001, RIN 0596-AD66, the proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule, I urge the Forest Service to keep these protections in place. For more than 20 years, the Roadless Rule has helped keep some of the wildest parts of our national forests intact by limiting new roads and logging. And once a road is built or a forest is logged, some of what makes a roadless area special can be difficult to restore. That's why I am urging you to: – Protect water quality and drinking water by keeping roadless forests and the watersheds they support intact. – Protect wildlife and habitat from the impacts of additional roads and logging. – Safeguard outdoor recreation and the undeveloped places where people hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. – Take wildfire risks seriously before allowing more roads. The Forest Service has cited wildfire management as one reason for repealing the rule, while its own review also considers the relationship between roads, access, and wildfire risk. – Preserve these public lands for future generations instead of removing protections that have been in place for more than two decades. Decisions about our national forests will have lasting consequences. Please, I am asking you to do everything within your authority to ensure our national forests can keep these protections. Withdraw the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule and keep these safeguards in place today and for generations to come. Thank you for considering my comments. Sincerely, Martin Horwitz, 1326 23rd Ave, San Francisco Sincerely, Mr. Martin Horwitz
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-587373
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FS-2025-0001-223869 To the U.S. Forest Service: I am writing to express my concern about the recent proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule. I was disappointed to learn that the Forest Service is considering removing protections that have helped safeguard roadless areas. Our national forests belong to all of us. They protect clean water and wildlife habitat and give people across the country places to hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. Regarding Docket FS-2025-0001, RIN 0596-AD66, the proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule, I urge the Forest Service to keep these protections in place. For more than 20 years, the Roadless Rule has helped keep some of the wildest parts of our national forests intact by limiting new roads and logging. And once a road is built or a forest is logged, some of what makes a roadless area special can be difficult to restore. That's why I am urging you to: – Protect water quality and drinking water by keeping roadless forests and the watersheds they support intact. – Protect wildlife and habitat from the impacts of additional roads and logging. – Safeguard outdoor recreation and the undeveloped places where people hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. – Take wildfire risks seriously before allowing more roads. The Forest Service has cited wildfire management as one reason for repealing the rule, while its own review also considers the relationship between roads, access, and wildfire risk. – Preserve these public lands for future generations instead of removing protections that have been in place for more than two decades. Decisions about our national forests will have lasting consequences. Please, I am asking you to do everything within your authority to ensure our national forests can keep these protections. Withdraw the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule and keep these safeguards in place today and for generations to come. Thank you for considering my comments. Sincerely, Tara Knopp, 4218 Flintlock Dr Apt 10, Louisville Sincerely, Ms. Tara Knopp
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FS-2025-0001-223869 To the U.S. Forest Service: I am writing to express my concern about the recent proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule. I was disappointed to learn that the Forest Service is considering removing protections that have helped safeguard roadless areas. Our national forests belong to all of us. They protect clean water and wildlife habitat and give people across the country places to hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. Regarding Docket FS-2025-0001, RIN 0596-AD66, the proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule, I urge the Forest Service to keep these protections in place. For more than 20 years, the Roadless Rule has helped keep some of the wildest parts of our national forests intact by limiting new roads and logging. And once a road is built or a forest is logged, some of what makes a roadless area special can be difficult to restore. That's why I am urging you to: – Protect water quality and drinking water by keeping roadless forests and the watersheds they support intact. – Protect wildlife and habitat from the impacts of additional roads and logging. – Safeguard outdoor recreation and the undeveloped places where people hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. – Take wildfire risks seriously before allowing more roads. The Forest Service has cited wildfire management as one reason for repealing the rule, while its own review also considers the relationship between roads, access, and wildfire risk. – Preserve these public lands for future generations instead of removing protections that have been in place for more than two decades. Decisions about our national forests will have lasting consequences. Please, I am asking you to do everything within your authority to ensure our national forests can keep these protections. Withdraw the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule and keep these safeguards in place today and for generations to come. Thank you for considering my comments. Sincerely, Beverly Richards-Smith, 44 South Way, Hancock Sincerely, Ms. Beverly Richards-Smith
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-588560
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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 69 submissions in its group.
FS-2025-0001-223869 To the U.S. Forest Service: I am writing to express my concern about the recent proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule. I was disappointed to learn that the Forest Service is considering removing protections that have helped safeguard roadless areas. Our national forests belong to all of us. They protect clean water and wildlife habitat and give people across the country places to hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. Regarding Docket FS-2025-0001, RIN 0596-AD66, the proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule, I urge the Forest Service to keep these protections in place. For more than 20 years, the Roadless Rule has helped keep some of the wildest parts of our national forests intact by limiting new roads and logging. And once a road is built or a forest is logged, some of what makes a roadless area special can be difficult to restore. That's why I am urging you to: – Protect water quality and drinking water by keeping roadless forests and the watersheds they support intact. – Protect wildlife and habitat from the impacts of additional roads and logging. – Safeguard outdoor recreation and the undeveloped places where people hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. – Take wildfire risks seriously before allowing more roads. The Forest Service has cited wildfire management as one reason for repealing the rule, while its own review also considers the relationship between roads, access, and wildfire risk. – Preserve these public lands for future generations instead of removing protections that have been in place for more than two decades. Decisions about our national forests will have lasting consequences. Please, I am asking you to do everything within your authority to ensure our national forests can keep these protections. Withdraw the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule and keep these safeguards in place today and for generations to come. Thank you for considering my comments. Sincerely, Trisha Sherman, 14 Windsor Ave Apt J35, Plainfield Sincerely, Ms. Trisha Sherman
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-588617
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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 69 submissions in its group.
FS-2025-0001-223869 To the U.S. Forest Service: I am writing to express my concern about the recent proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule. I was disappointed to learn that the Forest Service is considering removing protections that have helped safeguard roadless areas. Our national forests belong to all of us. They protect clean water and wildlife habitat and give people across the country places to hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. Regarding Docket FS-2025-0001, RIN 0596-AD66, the proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule, I urge the Forest Service to keep these protections in place. For more than 20 years, the Roadless Rule has helped keep some of the wildest parts of our national forests intact by limiting new roads and logging. And once a road is built or a forest is logged, some of what makes a roadless area special can be difficult to restore. That's why I am urging you to: – Protect water quality and drinking water by keeping roadless forests and the watersheds they support intact. – Protect wildlife and habitat from the impacts of additional roads and logging. – Safeguard outdoor recreation and the undeveloped places where people hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. – Take wildfire risks seriously before allowing more roads. The Forest Service has cited wildfire management as one reason for repealing the rule, while its own review also considers the relationship between roads, access, and wildfire risk. – Preserve these public lands for future generations instead of removing protections that have been in place for more than two decades. Decisions about our national forests will have lasting consequences. Please, I am asking you to do everything within your authority to ensure our national forests can keep these protections. Withdraw the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule and keep these safeguards in place today and for generations to come. Thank you for considering my comments. Sincerely, Abigail Villodas, 30610 N 63rd St, Cave Creek Sincerely, Ms. Abigail Villodas
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-589168
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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 69 submissions in its group.
FS-2025-0001-223869 To the U.S. Forest Service: I am writing to express my concern about the recent proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule. I was disappointed to learn that the Forest Service is considering removing protections that have helped safeguard roadless areas. Our national forests belong to all of us. They protect clean water and wildlife habitat and give people across the country places to hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. Regarding Docket FS-2025-0001, RIN 0596-AD66, the proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule, I urge the Forest Service to keep these protections in place. For more than 20 years, the Roadless Rule has helped keep some of the wildest parts of our national forests intact by limiting new roads and logging. And once a road is built or a forest is logged, some of what makes a roadless area special can be difficult to restore. That's why I am urging you to: – Protect water quality and drinking water by keeping roadless forests and the watersheds they support intact. – Protect wildlife and habitat from the impacts of additional roads and logging. – Safeguard outdoor recreation and the undeveloped places where people hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. – Take wildfire risks seriously before allowing more roads. The Forest Service has cited wildfire management as one reason for repealing the rule, while its own review also considers the relationship between roads, access, and wildfire risk. – Preserve these public lands for future generations instead of removing protections that have been in place for more than two decades. Decisions about our national forests will have lasting consequences. Please, I am asking you to do everything within your authority to ensure our national forests can keep these protections. Withdraw the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule and keep these safeguards in place today and for generations to come. Thank you for considering my comments. Sincerely, Jennifer Valentine, 313 1st Ave, Massapequa Park Sincerely, Mrs. Jennifer Valentine
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-592788
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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 69 submissions in its group.
FS-2025-0001-223869 To the U.S. Forest Service: I am writing to express my concern about the recent proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule. I was disappointed to learn that the Forest Service is considering removing protections that have helped safeguard roadless areas. Our national forests belong to all of us. They protect clean water and wildlife habitat and give people across the country places to hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. Regarding Docket FS-2025-0001, RIN 0596-AD66, the proposal to eliminate the Roadless Rule, I urge the Forest Service to keep these protections in place. For more than 20 years, the Roadless Rule has helped keep some of the wildest parts of our national forests intact by limiting new roads and logging. And once a road is built or a forest is logged, some of what makes a roadless area special can be difficult to restore. That's why I am urging you to: – Protect water quality and drinking water by keeping roadless forests and the watersheds they support intact. – Protect wildlife and habitat from the impacts of additional roads and logging. – Safeguard outdoor recreation and the undeveloped places where people hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski, and experience nature. – Take wildfire risks seriously before allowing more roads. The Forest Service has cited wildfire management as one reason for repealing the rule, while its own review also considers the relationship between roads, access, and wildfire risk. – Preserve these public lands for future generations instead of removing protections that have been in place for more than two decades. Decisions about our national forests will have lasting consequences. Please, I am asking you to do everything within your authority to ensure our national forests can keep these protections. Withdraw the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule and keep these safeguards in place today and for generations to come. Thank you for considering my comments. Sincerely, Barbara Carton-Riker, 249 Hartshorne Rd, Locust Sincerely, Mrs. Barbara Carton-Riker
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How it works. A large language model (an open-weight Qwen3.8 model) reads each substantive comment and copies, word for word, the passages that carry its analytical gap, evidence, request, alternative and connection to the place; it returns no scores. Code grades those passages 0–3 on eight dimensions — evidence, legal grounding, engagement with the environmental analysis, analytical gaps, alternatives, specific requests, position, and local knowledge — with legal grounding taken from a citation scan, not the model. For the strongest tenth on each side, the copied passages are checked against the comment and shown as exhibits. A comment counts as “substantive” when it clears a floor filter — it must show at least one substantive signal (a named entity, a specific citation, a stated analytical deficiency, or first-person testimony), which screens out one-line and purely conclusory submissions before any model scoring.

The full method. Every step, why it is done that way, its known limits and a glossary: Methodologies →

The data. The full canonical dataset — every comment on Docket FS-2025-0001 — is available from Regulations.gov: https://www.regulations.gov/bulkdownload.

Roadless.org — analysis of the public comment docket.
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