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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-605921
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I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. The over 50 million acres of roadless areas in our national forests are an American treasure. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected them from roadbuilding and logging, preserving irreplaceable wildlife habitat, sources of clean water, and recreation areas for future generations. The Trump administration s proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule threatens all of those values. This rollback would be particularly significant for the Tongass National Forest, where eliminating the Roadless Rule would remove critical safeguards against industrial logging and damaging roadbuilding from over 9 million acres of the 17-million-acre forest.Although the proposed repeal is being justified as a wildfire-prevention measure, increasing roadbuilding will only increase wildfires because more than 80% of wildfires occur within 800 meters of roads. In addition, increasing timber production means cutting down more big, old trees. Once an old-growth tree is cut and sold, it will take longer than most human lifetimes to replace it. Forests are not a crop to be used to line the pockets of industry executives. They sustain fish, birds, wildlife and people, filter drinking water, provide recreational opportunities and absorb and store carbon, helping us to fight climate change, and are the most resilient to wildfire. Developing these forests with roads and logging means we lose those benefits. Since older trees absorb and store more carbon than their younger counterparts, it is especially important that we keep these forests standing right now while we have the greatest ability to mitigate climate change. These lands belong to all Americans, not the timber industry. The pristine lands protected by the Roadless Rule provide an extraordinary landscape for numerous backcountry recreation activities; sustain sensitive wildlife species that need undeveloped lands and cannot survive without them; and provide clean, clear drinking water for communities across the country. Without protection for these roadless lands, all of those benefits will be jeopardized. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule and protect our forests. These roads already suck! Don't make more sucky ass roads for your greed!!! Sincerely, Alyssa B. Palm Bay, FL
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-610050
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I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. The over 50 million acres of roadless areas in our national forests are an American treasure. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected them from roadbuilding and logging, preserving irreplaceable wildlife habitat, sources of clean water, and recreation areas for future generations. The Trump administration s proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule threatens all of those values. This rollback would be particularly significant for the Tongass National Forest, where eliminating the Roadless Rule would remove critical safeguards against industrial logging and damaging roadbuilding from over 9 million acres of the 17-million-acre forest.Although the proposed repeal is being justified as a wildfire-prevention measure, increasing roadbuilding will only increase wildfires because more than 80% of wildfires occur within 800 meters of roads. In addition, increasing timber production means cutting down more big, old trees. Once an old-growth tree is cut and sold, it will take longer than most human lifetimes to replace it. Forests are not a crop to be used to line the pockets of industry executives. They sustain fish, birds, wildlife and people, filter drinking water, provide recreational opportunities and absorb and store carbon, helping us to fight climate change, and are the most resilient to wildfire. Developing these forests with roads and logging means we lose those benefits. Since older trees absorb and store more carbon than their younger counterparts, it is especially important that we keep these forests standing right now while we have the greatest ability to mitigate climate change. These lands belong to all Americans, not the timber industry. The pristine lands protected by the Roadless Rule provide an extraordinary landscape for numerous backcountry recreation activities; sustain sensitive wildlife species that need undeveloped lands and cannot survive without them; and provide clean, clear drinking water for communities across the country. Without protection for these roadless lands, all of those benefits will be jeopardized. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule and protect our forests. It's your job to take care of the earth, not destroy it. Letting earth exist naturally is the best way. Do the right thing. Sincerely, Brandi L. Longview, WA
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-610753
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I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. The over 50 million acres of roadless areas in our national forests are an American treasure. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected them from roadbuilding and logging, preserving irreplaceable wildlife habitat, sources of clean water, and recreation areas for future generations. The Trump administration s proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule threatens all of those values. This rollback would be particularly significant for the Tongass National Forest, where eliminating the Roadless Rule would remove critical safeguards against industrial logging and damaging roadbuilding from over 9 million acres of the 17-million-acre forest.Although the proposed repeal is being justified as a wildfire-prevention measure, increasing roadbuilding will only increase wildfires because more than 80% of wildfires occur within 800 meters of roads. In addition, increasing timber production means cutting down more big, old trees. Once an old-growth tree is cut and sold, it will take longer than most human lifetimes to replace it. Forests are not a crop to be used to line the pockets of industry executives. They sustain fish, birds, wildlife and people, filter drinking water, provide recreational opportunities and absorb and store carbon, helping us to fight climate change, and are the most resilient to wildfire. Developing these forests with roads and logging means we lose those benefits. Since older trees absorb and store more carbon than their younger counterparts, it is especially important that we keep these forests standing right now while we have the greatest ability to mitigate climate change. These lands belong to all Americans, not the timber industry. The pristine lands protected by the Roadless Rule provide an extraordinary landscape for numerous backcountry recreation activities; sustain sensitive wildlife species that need undeveloped lands and cannot survive without them; and provide clean, clear drinking water for communities across the country. Without protection for these roadless lands, all of those benefits will be jeopardized. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule and protect our forests. We need our quiet places, free from any type of machines. Noise causes stress. Sincerely, Pat W. Silver City, NM
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-610827
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Please do not let this administration destroy our forests like they have started to destroy our democracy and rights. I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. The over 50 million acres of roadless areas in our national forests are an American treasure. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected them from roadbuilding and logging, preserving irreplaceable wildlife habitat, sources of clean water, and recreation areas for future generations. The Trump administration s proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule threatens all of those values. This rollback would be particularly significant for the Tongass National Forest, where eliminating the Roadless Rule would remove critical safeguards against industrial logging and damaging roadbuilding from over 9 million acres of the 17-million-acre forest.Although the proposed repeal is being justified as a wildfire-prevention measure, increasing roadbuilding will only increase wildfires because more than 80% of wildfires occur within 800 meters of roads. In addition, increasing timber production means cutting down more big, old trees. Once an old-growth tree is cut and sold, it will take longer than most human lifetimes to replace it. Forests are not a crop to be used to line the pockets of industry executives. They sustain fish, birds, wildlife and people, filter drinking water, provide recreational opportunities and absorb and store carbon, helping us to fight climate change, and are the most resilient to wildfire. Developing these forests with roads and logging means we lose those benefits. Since older trees absorb and store more carbon than their younger counterparts, it is especially important that we keep these forests standing right now while we have the greatest ability to mitigate climate change. These lands belong to all Americans, not the timber industry. The pristine lands protected by the Roadless Rule provide an extraordinary landscape for numerous backcountry recreation activities; sustain sensitive wildlife species that need undeveloped lands and cannot survive without them; and provide clean, clear drinking water for communities across the country. Without protection for these roadless lands, all of those benefits will be jeopardized. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule and protect our forests. Sincerely, Hayley R. Stilwell, OK
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-573374
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I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. The over 50 million acres of roadless areas in our national forests are an American treasure. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected them from roadbuilding and logging, preserving irreplaceable wildlife habitat, sources of clean water, and recreation areas for future generations. The Trump administration s proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule threatens all of those values. This rollback would be particularly significant for the Tongass National Forest, where eliminating the Roadless Rule would remove critical safeguards against industrial logging and damaging roadbuilding from over 9 million acres of the 17-million-acre forest.Although the proposed repeal is being justified as a wildfire-prevention measure, increasing roadbuilding will only increase wildfires because more than 80% of wildfires occur within 800 meters of roads. In addition, increasing timber production means cutting down more big, old trees. Once an old-growth tree is cut and sold, it will take longer than most human lifetimes to replace it. Forests are not a crop to be used to line the pockets of industry executives. They sustain fish, birds, wildlife and people, filter drinking water, provide recreational opportunities and absorb and store carbon, helping us to fight climate change, and are the most resilient to wildfire. Developing these forests with roads and logging means we lose those benefits. Since older trees absorb and store more carbon than their younger counterparts, it is especially important that we keep these forests standing right now while we have the greatest ability to mitigate climate change. These lands belong to all Americans, not the timber industry. The pristine lands protected by the Roadless Rule provide an extraordinary landscape for numerous backcountry recreation activities; sustain sensitive wildlife species that need undeveloped lands and cannot survive without them; and provide clean, clear drinking water for communities across the country. Without protection for these roadless lands, all of those benefits will be jeopardized. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule and protect our forests. Please stop destroying our planet. It s the only one we all have. Trees are the lungs of our Mother Earth. Sincerely, Patricia R. Clarksville, MI
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-573824
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I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. The over 50 million acres of roadless areas in our national forests are an American treasure. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected them from roadbuilding and logging, preserving irreplaceable wildlife habitat, sources of clean water, and recreation areas for future generations. The Trump administration s proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule threatens all of those values. This rollback would be particularly significant for the Tongass National Forest, where eliminating the Roadless Rule would remove critical safeguards against industrial logging and damaging roadbuilding from over 9 million acres of the 17-million-acre forest.Although the proposed repeal is being justified as a wildfire-prevention measure, increasing roadbuilding will only increase wildfires because more than 80% of wildfires occur within 800 meters of roads. In addition, increasing timber production means cutting down more big, old trees. Once an old-growth tree is cut and sold, it will take longer than most human lifetimes to replace it. Forests are not a crop to be used to line the pockets of industry executives. They sustain fish, birds, wildlife and people, filter drinking water, provide recreational opportunities and absorb and store carbon, helping us to fight climate change, and are the most resilient to wildfire. Developing these forests with roads and logging means we lose those benefits. Since older trees absorb and store more carbon than their younger counterparts, it is especially important that we keep these forests standing right now while we have the greatest ability to mitigate climate change. These lands belong to all Americans, not the timber industry. The pristine lands protected by the Roadless Rule provide an extraordinary landscape for numerous backcountry recreation activities; sustain sensitive wildlife species that need undeveloped lands and cannot survive without them; and provide clean, clear drinking water for communities across the country. Without protection for these roadless lands, all of those benefits will be jeopardized. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule and protect our forests.Animals not only lose their home they suffer mentally. Ive seen it. Sincerely, Mary B. Decatur, IN
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-577961
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As president of the Umpqua Community College s Botany Club, I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. The over 50 million acres of roadless areas in our national forests are an American treasure. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected them from roadbuilding and logging, preserving irreplaceable wildlife habitat, sources of clean water, and recreation areas for future generations. The Trump administration s proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule threatens all of those values. This rollback would be particularly significant for the Tongass National Forest, where eliminating the Roadless Rule would remove critical safeguards against industrial logging and damaging roadbuilding from over 9 million acres of the 17-million-acre forest.Although the proposed repeal is being justified as a wildfire-prevention measure, increasing roadbuilding will only increase wildfires because more than 80% of wildfires occur within 800 meters of roads. In addition, increasing timber production means cutting down more big, old trees. Once an old-growth tree is cut and sold, it will take longer than most human lifetimes to replace it. Old growth trees are more resistant to wildfires then timber plantations. Forests are not a crop to be used to line the pockets of industry executives. They sustain fish, birds, wildlife and people, filter drinking water, provide recreational opportunities and absorb and store carbon, helping us to fight climate change, and are the most resilient to wildfire. Developing these forests with roads and logging means we lose those benefits. Since older trees absorb and store more carbon than their younger counterparts, it is especially important that we keep these forests standing right now while we have the greatest ability to mitigate climate change. These lands belong to all Americans, not the timber industry. The pristine lands protected by the Roadless Rule provide an extraordinary landscape for numerous backcountry recreation activities; sustain sensitive wildlife species that need undeveloped lands and cannot survive without them; and provide clean, clear drinking water for communities across the country. Without protection for these roadless lands, all of those benefits will be jeopardized. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule and protect our forests. Sincerely, Nina L. Roseburg, OR
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-588189
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I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. The over 50 million acres of roadless areas in our national forests are an American treasure. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected them from roadbuilding and logging, preserving irreplaceable wildlife habitat, sources of clean water, and recreation areas for future generations. The Trump administration s proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule threatens all of those values. This rollback would be particularly significant for the Tongass National Forest, where eliminating the Roadless Rule would remove critical safeguards against industrial logging and damaging roadbuilding from over 9 million acres of the 17-million-acre forest.Although the proposed repeal is being justified as a wildfire-prevention measure, increasing roadbuilding will only increase wildfires because more than 80% of wildfires occur within 800 meters of roads. In addition, increasing timber production means cutting down more big, old trees. Once an old-growth tree is cut and sold, it will take longer than most human lifetimes to replace it. Forests are not a crop to be used to line the pockets of industry executives. They sustain fish, birds, wildlife and people, filter drinking water, provide recreational opportunities and absorb and store carbon, helping us to fight climate change, and are the most resilient to wildfire. Developing these forests with roads and logging means we lose those benefits. Since older trees absorb and store more carbon than their younger counterparts, it is especially important that we keep these forests standing right now while we have the greatest ability to mitigate climate change. These lands belong to all Americans, not the timber industry. The pristine lands protected by the Roadless Rule provide an extraordinary landscape for numerous backcountry recreation activities; sustain sensitive wildlife species that need undeveloped lands and cannot survive without them; and provide clean, clear drinking water for communities across the country. Without protection for these roadless lands, all of those benefits will be jeopardized. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule and protect our forests. We all know better, so please reflect the American peoples interests. It s the least you can do. Sincerely, Theresa H. East Lansing, MI
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-588190
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I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. The over 50 million acres of roadless areas in our national forests are an American treasure. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected them from roadbuilding and logging, preserving irreplaceable wildlife habitat, sources of clean water, and recreation areas for future generations. The Trump administration s proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule threatens all of those values. This rollback would be particularly significant for the Tongass National Forest, where eliminating the Roadless Rule would remove critical safeguards against industrial logging and damaging roadbuilding from over 9 million acres of the 17-million-acre forest.Although the proposed repeal is being justified as a wildfire-prevention measure, increasing roadbuilding will only increase wildfires because more than 80% of wildfires occur within 800 meters of roads. In addition, increasing timber production means cutting down more big, old trees. Once an old-growth tree is cut and sold, it will take longer than most human lifetimes to replace it. Forests are not a crop to be used to line the pockets of industry executives. They sustain fish, birds, wildlife and people, filter drinking water, provide recreational opportunities and absorb and store carbon, helping us to fight climate change, and are the most resilient to wildfire. Developing these forests with roads and logging means we lose those benefits. Since older trees absorb and store more carbon than their younger counterparts, it is especially important that we keep these forests standing right now while we have the greatest ability to mitigate climate change. These lands belong to all Americans, not the timber industry. The pristine lands protected by the Roadless Rule provide an extraordinary landscape for numerous backcountry recreation activities; sustain sensitive wildlife species that need undeveloped lands and cannot survive without them; and provide clean, clear drinking water for communities across the country. Without protection for these roadless lands, all of those benefits will be jeopardized. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule and protect our forests. This is not optional. Earth doesn t care about your political agenda, this is life or death. Sincerely, James E. Austin, TX
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-588266
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I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. Keep public lands public. Privatization of our forest is wrong and will undo the work previous administrations - including Republican administrations. The over 50 million acres of roadless areas in our national forests are an American treasure. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected them from roadbuilding and logging, preserving irreplaceable wildlife habitat, sources of clean water, and recreation areas for future generations. The Trump administration s proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule threatens all of those values. This rollback would be particularly significant for the Tongass National Forest, where eliminating the Roadless Rule would remove critical safeguards against industrial logging and damaging roadbuilding from over 9 million acres of the 17-million-acre forest.Although the proposed repeal is being justified as a wildfire-prevention measure, increasing roadbuilding will only increase wildfires because more than 80% of wildfires occur within 800 meters of roads. In addition, increasing timber production means cutting down more big, old trees. Once an old-growth tree is cut and sold, it will take longer than most human lifetimes to replace it. Forests are not a crop to be used to line the pockets of industry executives. They sustain fish, birds, wildlife and people, filter drinking water, provide recreational opportunities and absorb and store carbon, helping us to fight climate change, and are the most resilient to wildfire. Developing these forests with roads and logging means we lose those benefits. Since older trees absorb and store more carbon than their younger counterparts, it is especially important that we keep these forests standing right now while we have the greatest ability to mitigate climate change. These lands belong to all Americans, not the timber industry. The pristine lands protected by the Roadless Rule provide an extraordinary landscape for numerous backcountry recreation activities; sustain sensitive wildlife species that need undeveloped lands and cannot survive without them; and provide clean, clear drinking water for communities across the country. Without protection for these roadless lands, all of those benefits will be jeopardized. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule and protect our forests. Sincerely, Mercades W. Chicago, IL
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-588387
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I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. The over 50 million acres of roadless areas in our national forests are an American treasure. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected them from roadbuilding and logging, preserving irreplaceable wildlife habitat, sources of clean water, and recreation areas for future generations. The Trump administration s proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule threatens all of those values. This rollback would be particularly significant for the Tongass National Forest, where eliminating the Roadless Rule would remove critical safeguards against industrial logging and damaging roadbuilding from over 9 million acres of the 17-million-acre forest.Although the proposed repeal is being justified as a wildfire-prevention measure, increasing roadbuilding will only increase wildfires because more than 80% of wildfires occur within 800 meters of roads. In addition, increasing timber production means cutting down more big, old trees. Once an old-growth tree is cut and sold, it will take longer than most human lifetimes to replace it. Forests are not a crop to be used to line the pockets of industry executives. They sustain fish, birds, wildlife and people, filter drinking water, provide recreational opportunities and absorb and store carbon, helping us to fight climate change, and are the most resilient to wildfire. Developing these forests with roads and logging means we lose those benefits. Since older trees absorb and store more carbon than their younger counterparts, it is especially important that we keep these forests standing right now while we have the greatest ability to mitigate climate change. These lands belong to all Americans, not the timber industry. The pristine lands protected by the Roadless Rule provide an extraordinary landscape for numerous backcountry recreation activities; sustain sensitive wildlife species that need undeveloped lands and cannot survive without them; and provide clean, clear drinking water for communities across the country. Without protection for these roadless lands, all of those benefits will be jeopardized. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule and protect our forests. We as human beings need to learn that we do not own the Earth, and we only get one of her. Sincerely, Arien G. Ocala, FL
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-588788
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I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. The over 50 million acres of roadless areas in our national forests are an American treasure. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected them from roadbuilding and logging, preserving irreplaceable wildlife habitat, sources of clean water, and recreation areas for future generations. The Trump administration s proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule threatens all of those values. This rollback would be particularly significant for the Tongass National Forest, where eliminating the Roadless Rule would remove critical safeguards against industrial logging and damaging roadbuilding from over 9 million acres of the 17-million-acre forest.Although the proposed repeal is being justified as a wildfire-prevention measure, increasing roadbuilding will only increase wildfires because more than 80% of wildfires occur within 800 meters of roads. In addition, increasing timber production means cutting down more big, old trees. Once an old-growth tree is cut and sold, it will take longer than most human lifetimes to replace it. Forests are not a crop to be used to line the pockets of industry executives. They sustain fish, birds, wildlife and people, filter drinking water, provide recreational opportunities and absorb and store carbon, helping us to fight climate change, and are the most resilient to wildfire. Developing these forests with roads and logging means we lose those benefits. Since older trees absorb and store more carbon than their younger counterparts, it is especially important that we keep these forests standing right now while we have the greatest ability to mitigate climate change. These lands belong to all Americans, not the timber industry. The pristine lands protected by the Roadless Rule provide an extraordinary landscape for numerous backcountry recreation activities; sustain sensitive wildlife species that need undeveloped lands and cannot survive without them; and provide clean, clear drinking water for communities across the country. Without protection for these roadless lands, all of those benefits will be jeopardized. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule and protect our forests. Please, keep our forests the more you destory the more likely this world will give up on us. Sincerely, Androw F. Casper, WY
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-589189
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I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. The over 50 million acres of roadless areas in our national forests are an American treasure. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected them from roadbuilding and logging, preserving irreplaceable wildlife habitat, sources of clean water, and recreation areas for future generations. The Trump administration s proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule threatens all of those values. This rollback would be particularly significant for the Tongass National Forest, where eliminating the Roadless Rule would remove critical safeguards against industrial logging and damaging roadbuilding from over 9 million acres of the 17-million-acre forest.Although the proposed repeal is being justified as a wildfire-prevention measure, increasing roadbuilding will only increase wildfires because more than 80% of wildfires occur within 800 meters of roads. In addition, increasing timber production means cutting down more big, old trees. Once an old-growth tree is cut and sold, it will take longer than most human lifetimes to replace it. Forests are not a crop to be used to line the pockets of industry executives. They sustain fish, birds, wildlife and people, filter drinking water, provide recreational opportunities and absorb and store carbon, helping us to fight climate change, and are the most resilient to wildfire. Developing these forests with roads and logging means we lose those benefits. Since older trees absorb and store more carbon than their younger counterparts, it is especially important that we keep these forests standing right now while we have the greatest ability to mitigate climate change. These lands belong to all Americans, not the timber industry. The pristine lands protected by the Roadless Rule provide an extraordinary landscape for numerous backcountry recreation activities; sustain sensitive wildlife species that need undeveloped lands and cannot survive without them; and provide clean, clear drinking water for communities across the country. Without protection for these roadless lands, all of those benefits will be jeopardized. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule and protect our forests. Y'all don t need any more roads, fix the ones you already have. Oregon has a bad enough fire season. Sincerely, Emily D. Eugene, OR
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-589439
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I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. The over 50 million acres of roadless areas in our national forests are an American treasure. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected them from roadbuilding and logging, preserving irreplaceable wildlife habitat, sources of clean water, and recreation areas for future generations. The Trump administration s proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule threatens all of those values. This rollback would be particularly significant for the Tongass National Forest, where eliminating the Roadless Rule would remove critical safeguards against industrial logging and damaging roadbuilding from over 9 million acres of the 17-million-acre forest.Although the proposed repeal is being justified as a wildfire-prevention measure, increasing roadbuilding will not help with reducing wildfires, most roadless areas have much fewer and smaller fires as 80% of fires occur within 800 meters of roads. In addition, increasing timber production means cutting down more big, old trees. Once an old-growth tree is cut and sold, it will take longer than most human lifetimes to replace it. Forests are not a crop to be used to line the pockets of industry executives. They sustain fish, birds, wildlife and people, filter drinking water, provide recreational opportunities and absorb and store carbon, helping us to fight climate change, and are the most resilient to wildfire. Developing these forests with roads and logging means we lose those benefits. Since older trees absorb and store more carbon than their younger counterparts, it is especially important that we keep these forests standing right now while we have the greatest ability to mitigate climate change. These lands belong to all Americans, not the timber industry or corporations and companies or the very rich. The pristine lands protected by the Roadless Rule provide an extraordinary landscape for numerous backcountry recreation activities; sustain sensitive wildlife species that need undeveloped lands and cannot survive without them; and provide clean, clear drinking water for communities across the country. Without protection for these roadless lands, all of those benefits will be jeopardized. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule and protect our forests, they are invaluable to everyone and should not be industrialized or owned by the few very rich, and not irreversibly destroyed by logging. Sincerely, James A. Lansing, NC
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-590193
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I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. The over 50 million acres of roadless areas in our national forests are an American treasure. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected them from roadbuilding and logging, preserving irreplaceable wildlife habitat, sources of clean water, and recreation areas for future generations. The Trump administration s proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule threatens all of those values. This rollback would be particularly significant for the Tongass National Forest, where eliminating the Roadless Rule would remove critical safeguards against industrial logging and damaging roadbuilding from over 9 million acres of the 17-million-acre forest.Although the proposed repeal is being justified as a wildfire-prevention measure, increasing roadbuilding will only increase wildfires because more than 80% of wildfires occur within 800 meters of roads. In addition, increasing timber production means cutting down more big, old trees. Once an old-growth tree is cut and sold, it will take longer than most human lifetimes to replace it. Forests are not a crop to be used to line the pockets of industry executives. They sustain fish, birds, wildlife and people, filter drinking water, provide recreational opportunities and absorb and store carbon, helping us to fight climate change, and are the most resilient to wildfire. Developing these forests with roads and logging means we lose those benefits. Since older trees absorb and store more carbon than their younger counterparts, it is especially important that we keep these forests standing right now while we have the greatest ability to mitigate climate change. These lands belong to all Americans, not the timber industry. The pristine lands protected by the Roadless Rule provide an extraordinary landscape for numerous backcountry recreation activities; sustain sensitive wildlife species that need undeveloped lands and cannot survive without them; and provide clean, clear drinking water for communities across the country. Without protection for these roadless lands, all of those benefits will be jeopardized. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule and protect our forests. Please don't destroy what we have left. Dont forget we need clean air and water to survive. Sincerely, Crystal M. Ojai, CA
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-590205
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Theodore Roosevelt set aside lands for us and the animals he so admired. Billionaires control of Our government is ruining the will of the people. These people don't even pay their fair share in taxes, why would we trust anything they want. The over 50 million acres of roadless areas in our national forests are an American treasure. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected them from roadbuilding and logging, preserving irreplaceable wildlife habitat, sources of clean water, and recreation areas for future generations. The Trump administration s proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule threatens all of those values. This rollback would be particularly significant for the Tongass National Forest, where eliminating the Roadless Rule would remove critical safeguards against industrial logging and damaging roadbuilding from over 9 million acres of the 17-million-acre forest.Although the proposed repeal is being justified as a wildfire-prevention measure, increasing roadbuilding will only increase wildfires because more than 80% of wildfires occur within 800 meters of roads. In addition, increasing timber production means cutting down more big, old trees. Once an old-growth tree is cut and sold, it will take longer than most human lifetimes to replace it. Forests are not a crop to be used to line the pockets of industry executives. They sustain fish, birds, wildlife and people, filter drinking water, provide recreational opportunities and absorb and store carbon, helping us to fight climate change, and are the most resilient to wildfire. Developing these forests with roads and logging means we lose those benefits. Since older trees absorb and store more carbon than their younger counterparts, it is especially important that we keep these forests standing right now while we have the greatest ability to mitigate climate change. These lands belong to all Americans, not the timber industry. The pristine lands protected by the Roadless Rule provide an extraordinary landscape for numerous backcountry recreation activities; sustain sensitive wildlife species that need undeveloped lands and cannot survive without them; and provide clean, clear drinking water for communities across the country. Without protection for these roadless lands, all of those benefits will be jeopardized. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule and protect our forests. Sincerely, Jul W. 0, AZ
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-590265
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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 99 submissions in its group.
I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. The over 50 million acres of roadless areas in our national forests are an American treasure. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected them from roadbuilding and logging, preserving irreplaceable wildlife habitat, sources of clean water, and recreation areas for future generations. The Trump administration s proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule threatens all of those values. This rollback would be particularly significant for the Tongass National Forest, where eliminating the Roadless Rule would remove critical safeguards against industrial logging and damaging roadbuilding from over 9 million acres of the 17-million-acre forest.Although the proposed repeal is being justified as a wildfire-prevention measure, increasing roadbuilding will only increase wildfires because more than 80% of wildfires occur within 800 meters of roads. In addition, increasing timber production means cutting down more big, old trees. Once an old-growth tree is cut and sold, it will take longer than most human lifetimes to replace it. Forests are not a crop to be used to line the pockets of industry executives. They sustain fish, birds, wildlife and people, filter drinking water, provide recreational opportunities and absorb and store carbon, helping us to fight climate change, and are the most resilient to wildfire. Developing these forests with roads and logging means we lose those benefits. Since older trees absorb and store more carbon than their younger counterparts, it is especially important that we keep these forests standing right now while we have the greatest ability to mitigate climate change. These lands belong to all Americans, not the timber industry. The pristine lands protected by the Roadless Rule provide an extraordinary landscape for numerous backcountry recreation activities; sustain sensitive wildlife species that need undeveloped lands and cannot survive without them; and provide clean, clear drinking water for communities across the country. Without protection for these roadless lands, all of those benefits will be jeopardized. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule and protect our forests. I DO NOT SUPPORT YOUR ACTIONS, YOU CAN NOT IGNORE YOUR PEOPLE THAT YOUR SUPPOSED TO REPRESENT. Sincerely, Janette S. Ketchikan, AK
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-590316
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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 99 submissions in its group.
I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. The over 50 million acres of roadless areas in our national forests are an American treasure. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected them from roadbuilding and logging, preserving irreplaceable wildlife habitat, sources of clean water, and recreation areas for future generations. The Trump administration s proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule threatens all of those values. This rollback would be particularly significant for the Tongass National Forest, where eliminating the Roadless Rule would remove critical safeguards against industrial logging and damaging roadbuilding from over 9 million acres of the 17-million-acre forest.Although the proposed repeal is being justified as a wildfire-prevention measure, increasing roadbuilding will only increase wildfires because more than 80% of wildfires occur within 800 meters of roads. In addition, increasing timber production means cutting down more big, old trees. Once an old-growth tree is cut and sold, it will take longer than most human lifetimes to replace it. Forests are not a crop to be used to line the pockets of industry executives. They sustain fish, birds, wildlife and people, filter drinking water, provide recreational opportunities and absorb and store carbon, helping us to fight climate change, and are the most resilient to wildfire. Developing these forests with roads and logging means we lose those benefits. Since older trees absorb and store more carbon than their younger counterparts, it is especially important that we keep these forests standing right now while we have the greatest ability to mitigate climate change. These lands belong to all Americans, not the timber industry. The pristine lands protected by the Roadless Rule provide an extraordinary landscape for numerous backcountry recreation activities; sustain sensitive wildlife species that need undeveloped lands and cannot survive without them; and provide clean, clear drinking water for communities across the country. Without protection for these roadless lands, all of those benefits will be jeopardized. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule and protect our forests. Please dont destroy these forests, let us learn from our past. Sincerely, Mari M. South San Francisco, CA
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-590642
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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 99 submissions in its group.
I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. The over 50 million acres of roadless areas in our national forests are an American treasure. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected them from roadbuilding and logging, preserving irreplaceable wildlife habitat, sources of clean water, and recreation areas for future generations. The Trump administration s proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule threatens all of those values. This rollback would be particularly significant for the Tongass National Forest, where eliminating the Roadless Rule would remove critical safeguards against industrial logging and damaging roadbuilding from over 9 million acres of the 17-million-acre forest.Although the proposed repeal is being justified as a wildfire-prevention measure, increasing roadbuilding will only increase wildfires because more than 80% of wildfires occur within 800 meters of roads. In addition, increasing timber production means cutting down more big, old trees. Once an old-growth tree is cut and sold, it will take longer than most human lifetimes to replace it. Forests are not a crop to be used to line the pockets of industry executives. They sustain fish, birds, wildlife and people, filter drinking water, provide recreational opportunities and absorb and store carbon, helping us to fight climate change, and are the most resilient to wildfire. Developing these forests with roads and logging means we lose those benefits. Since older trees absorb and store more carbon than their younger counterparts, it is especially important that we keep these forests standing right now while we have the greatest ability to mitigate climate change. These lands belong to all Americans, not the timber industry. The pristine lands protected by the Roadless Rule provide an extraordinary landscape for numerous backcountry recreation activities; sustain sensitive wildlife species that need undeveloped lands and cannot survive without them; and provide clean, clear drinking water for communities across the country. Without protection for these roadless lands, all of those benefits will be jeopardized. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule and protect our forests. Please think about generations to come, let s not ruin it for our children and their children's children. Sincerely, Deanna T. Parkersburg, WV
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-590663
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Y'ALL CANT SERIOUSLY VE CONSIDERING DOING THIS! ARE YOU KIDDING?! WHAT KIND OF DYSTOPIA ARE Y'ALL TRYING TO CREATE?! I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. The over 50 million acres of roadless areas in our national forests are an American treasure. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected them from roadbuilding and logging, preserving irreplaceable wildlife habitat, sources of clean water, and recreation areas for future generations. The Trump administration s proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule threatens all of those values. This rollback would be particularly significant for the Tongass National Forest, where eliminating the Roadless Rule would remove critical safeguards against industrial logging and damaging roadbuilding from over 9 million acres of the 17-million-acre forest.Although the proposed repeal is being justified as a wildfire-prevention measure, increasing roadbuilding will only increase wildfires because more than 80% of wildfires occur within 800 meters of roads. In addition, increasing timber production means cutting down more big, old trees. Once an old-growth tree is cut and sold, it will take longer than most human lifetimes to replace it. Forests are not a crop to be used to line the pockets of industry executives. They sustain fish, birds, wildlife and people, filter drinking water, provide recreational opportunities and absorb and store carbon, helping us to fight climate change, and are the most resilient to wildfire. Developing these forests with roads and logging means we lose those benefits. Since older trees absorb and store more carbon than their younger counterparts, it is especially important that we keep these forests standing right now while we have the greatest ability to mitigate climate change. These lands belong to all Americans, not the timber industry. The pristine lands protected by the Roadless Rule provide an extraordinary landscape for numerous backcountry recreation activities; sustain sensitive wildlife species that need undeveloped lands and cannot survive without them; and provide clean, clear drinking water for communities across the country. Without protection for these roadless lands, all of those benefits will be jeopardized. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule and protect our forests. Sincerely, shateese S. Brooklyn, NY
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