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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-601782
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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, Bruce Weaver, 6039 Grand Oaks Drive SE, Winter Haven Sincerely, Mr. Bruce Weaver
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-613053
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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, Rebecca Oberlin, 2901 Cutters Grove Ave Apt 225, Anoka Sincerely, Ms. Rebecca Oberlin
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-572220
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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, Sandra Sobanski, 140 E 2nd St Apt 2R, Brooklyn Sincerely, Ms. Sandra Sobanski
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-575542
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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, Patrice Wallace, 5498 Coast Rd Apt 3, Santa Cruz Sincerely, Ms. Patrice Wallace
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-583996
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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, Kathleen Perry, 612 Lost Key Dr Unit 703B, Pensacola Sincerely, Ms. Kathleen Perry
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-584942
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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, Adam Burns, 807 Riverside Dr Apt 1A, New York Sincerely, Mr. Adam Burns
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-585232
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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, BETTY-ANN FLANAGAN, 27 Orchard Hts, New Milford Sincerely, Ms. BETTY-ANN FLANAGAN
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-585466
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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, Cornelia Teed, 1201 13th St Unit 201, Bellingham Sincerely, Ms. Cornelia Teed
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-585603
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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, Nicole Fountain, 1654 1st St Apt 39, Lincoln Sincerely, Ms. Nicole Fountain
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-586161
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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, Miriam Leiseroff, 178 N 8th St Apt A, San Jose Sincerely, Ms. Miriam Leiseroff
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-587545
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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, Gwen Nolte, 9227 N Lake Dr SW Apt 5, Lakewood Sincerely, Ms. Gwen Nolte
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-555440
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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, James Beeler II, 20653 Benevola Church Rd, Boonsboro Sincerely, Mr. James Beeler II
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-556522
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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, Barbara-Jean Stout, 12043 Greenwood Ave, Blue Island Sincerely, Ms. Barbara-Jean Stout
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-556751
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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, Mária Farsang, 2411 Lakewood Ave SW, Atlanta Sincerely, Ms. Mária Farsang
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-557086
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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, Therese DeBing, 935 Lighthouse Ave Apt 14, Pacific Grove Sincerely, Ms. Therese DeBing
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-562285
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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, James Herther, 1585 Cohansey St Apt 201, Saint Paul Sincerely, Mr. James Herther
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-539183
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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, Jody Gibson, 7500 Bloomfield Rd Lot 25, Des Moines Sincerely, Ms. Jody Gibson
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-539329
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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 23 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, janet brody, 1655 Oakwood Dr Apt N323, Penn Valley Sincerely, Ms. janet brody
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-540094
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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 23 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, Amanda alcamo, 7857 269th St, New Hyde Park Sincerely, Ms. Amanda alcamo
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-540220
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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 23 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, Cynthia Hicks, 15420 NE Knott St Unit 2, Portland Sincerely, Ms. Cynthia Hicks
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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.

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The data. The full canonical dataset — every comment on Docket FS-2025-0001 — is available from Regulations.gov's bulk download, the canonical source: https://www.regulations.gov/bulkdownload. Download the CSV directly (Regulations.gov keeps this link working until October 18, 2026): https://bulk-downloads.regulations.gov/mv4-z8fw-q5jx.csv.

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