The Public Record · Docket FS-2025-0001

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  • Opposes rescission 100.0%
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  1. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-553203
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    You don't ever get Nature back from this. Please maintain protections for the 45 million acres of wild and roadless forests and don’t rescind or alter the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. These forests are full of mature and old-growth trees that provide important wildlife habitat. They’re our favorite places to hike, fish and camp. Wild forests should remain protected from road-building, commercial logging and mining. don't ever get nature back from this. Industrial activity would destroy the trees and trails we love. Keep our national forests wild. Sincerely, Joe Heefner 727 16th St New Cumberland, PA 17070-1515 heefy@msn.com
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  2. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-553749
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    Please maintain protections for the 45 million acres of wild and roadless forests and don’t rescind or alter the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. These forests are full of mature and old-growth trees that provide important wildlife habitat. They’re our favorite places to hike, fish and camp. Wild forests should remain protected from road-building, commercial logging and mining. Industrial activity would destroy the trees and trails we love. Keep our national forests wild. THE FORESTS ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO WILDLIFE AND THE PEOPLE THAT ENJOY IT. PROTECT IT WITH ALL YOU HAVE. KAREN OS TANEK Sincerely, Karen Ostanek 11211 W 109th St Overland Park, KS 66210-1270 KOstanek51@gmail.com
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  3. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-553906
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    We are at a crucial time in the history of this country where one decision can single handedly ruin wilderness that once opened, will never return to its pristine state. Our representatives are silent. Please maintain protections for the 45 million acres of wild and roadless forests and don’t rescind or alter the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. These forests are full of mature and old-growth trees that provide important wildlife habitat. They’re our favorite places to hike, fish and camp. Wild forests should remain protected from road-building, commercial logging and mining. Industrial activity would destroy the trees and trails we love. Keep our national forests wild. Sincerely, Pamela Cloud 4559 Watson Dr Doylestown, PA 18902-1838 pamcloud@verizon.net
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  4. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-554111
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    Please maintain protections for the 45 million acres of wild and roadless forests and don’t rescind or alter the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. These forests are full of mature and old-growth trees that provide important wildlife habitat. They’re our favorite places to hike, fish and camp. Wild forests should remain protected from road-building, commercial logging and mining. Industrial activity would destroy the trees and trails we love. Keep our national forests wild. We need our forests to help mitigate climate chaos, cutting down this old growth forest now is criminal. Sincerely, Jean Miller 106 Old Lancaster Rd Devon, PA 19333-1440 jeanmillerlee@gmail.com
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  5. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-554678
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    Please maintain protections for the 45 million acres of wild and roadless forests and don’t rescind or alter the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. These forests are full of mature and old-growth trees that provide important wildlife habitat. They’re our favorite places to hike, fish and camp. Wild forests should remain protected from road-building, commercial logging and mining. Industrial activity would destroy the trees and trails we love. Keep our national forests wild. We ALL need a safe, protected, healthy, protected and respected environment. Even those making money off of the destruction of our air, soil, water, plants and wildlife. WHERE is the Environmental PROTECTION Agency? Sincerely, Ellen Hogarty 1710 Dollar Lake Dr Kent, OH 44240-6361 hotdigdog11@hotmail.com
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  6. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-554799
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    As a holder degrees in Forestry and Forest Engineering, I am especially disturbed by the prospects of opening up our old growth forests to logging and mining. Please maintain protections for the 45 million acres of wild and roadless forests and don’t rescind or alter the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. These forests are full of mature and old-growth trees that provide important wildlife habitat. They’re our favorite places to hike, fish and camp. Wild forests should remain protected from road-building, commercial logging and mining. Industrial activity would destroy the trees and trails we love. Keep our national forests wild. Sincerely, Timothy Murphy 1524 Pine Hollow Rd Harrisburg, PA 17109-5679 vindemurph@verizon.net
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  7. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-554813
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    Please maintain protections for the 45 million acres of wild and roadless forests and don’t rescind or alter the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. These forests are full of mature and old-growth trees that provide important wildlife habitat. They’re our favorite places to hike, fish and camp. Wild forests should remain protected from road-building, commercial logging and mining. Industrial activity would destroy the trees and trails we love. Keep our national forests wild. Some of the most beautiful forests in the country belong to We the People, not to private entities who only want to profit by destroying that beauty. Please continue to protect OUR natural resources. Sincerely, Devera Lang 153 E High St Carlisle, PA 17013-3018 dev_lang@yahoo.com
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  8. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-554965
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    Please maintain protections for the 45 million acres of wild and roadless forests and don’t rescind or alter the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. These forests are full of mature and old-growth trees that provide important wildlife habitat. They’re our favorite places to hike, fish and camp. Wild forests should remain protected from road-building, commercial logging and mining. Industrial activity would destroy the trees and trails we love. Keep our national forests wild please, they are so precious, mean so much to us to enjoy. Thank You. Mary Wallin Minnesota Sincerely, Mary Wallin 710 14th St SW Willmar, MN 56201-2927 mlabw@icloud.com
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  9. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-555136
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    Please maintain protections for the 45 million acres of wild and roadless forests and don’t rescind or alter the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. These forests are full of mature and old-growth trees that provide important wildlife habitat. They’re our favorite places to hike, fish and camp. Wild forests should remain protected from road-building, commercial logging and mining. Industrial activity would destroy the trees and trails we love. Keep our national forests wild. We need to preserve our natural resources, particularly forests, that are huge collectors of carbon dioxide that is contributing to global warming. Sincerely, George Stewart 602 Glengary Dr Pittsburgh, PA 15215-1108 silentowl238@gmail.com
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  10. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-556953
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    KEEP OUR FORESTS FREE FROM THOSE WHO WISH TO PROFIT BY DESTROYING. Keep roads out of the wilderness. Forests are there for people who wish to see the beauty of nature. They do not exist for logging and cutting down of trees. Please maintain protections for the 45 million acres of wild and roadless forests and don’t rescind or alter the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. These forests are full of mature and old-growth trees that provide important wildlife habitat. They’re our favorite places to hike, fish and camp. Wild forests should remain protected from road-building, commercial logging and mining. Industrial activity would destroy the trees and trails we love. Keep our national forests wild. Sincerely, Carol Ring 2371 Deerpath Dr Apt 211 Schererville, IN 46375-2565 carolmalaysia@gmail.com
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  11. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-537191
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    Greetings! As a young person, I care about protecting our beautiful environment. Thank you for your work. Please maintain protections for the 45 million acres of wild and roadless forests and don’t rescind or alter the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. These forests are full of mature and old-growth trees that provide important wildlife habitat. They’re our favorite places to hike, fish and camp. Wild forests should remain protected from road-building, commercial logging and mining. Industrial activity would destroy the trees and trails we love. Keep our national forests wild. Sincerely, Rebecca Canright 8 Deboer Farm Ln Asbury, NJ 08802-2106 rebeccagroovypeace@gmail.com
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  12. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-537240
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    Please maintain protections for the 45 million acres of wild and roadless forests and don’t rescind or alter the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. You breathe air right? Do you want pollution pumping into your lungs to make a feeble profit? These forests are full of mature and old-growth trees that provide important wildlife habitat. They’re our favorite places to hike, fish and camp. Wild forests should remain protected from road-building, commercial logging and mining. Industrial activity would destroy the trees and trails we love. Keep our national forests wild. Sincerely, Justin Jones 612 Lynda Ln North Versailles, PA 15137-2234 jburch88_7@yahoo.com
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  13. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-537534
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    So important! Please maintain protections for the 45 million acres of wild and roadless forests and don’t rescind or alter the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. These forests are full of mature and old-growth trees that provide important wildlife habitat. They’re our favorite places to hike, fish and camp. Wild forests should remain protected from road-building, commercial logging and mining. Industrial activity would destroy the trees and trails we love. Keep our national forests wild. As a public health nurse, grandmother & human being mindful of our dependence on nature, please help! Thank you… Sincerely, Ardyth Gilbertson 22 Spring Warbler Way Shepherdstown, WV 25443-4753 ardythg@gmail.com
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  14. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-537570
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    Please maintain protections for the 45 million acres of wild and roadless forests and don’t rescind or alter the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. These forests are full of mature and old-growth trees that provide important wildlife habitat. They’re our favorite places to hike, fish and camp. Wild forests should remain protected from road-building, commercial logging and mining. Industrial activity would destroy the trees and trails we love. Keep our national forests wild. You are supposed to protect the forests, not open them up for private businesses to profit from them at the expense of their health, they belong to ALL of us (regardless of what the President and Vogt thinks). PLEASE do the right thing - the decisions you make now will have a lasting impact. Think about your children and grandchildren, as well as the wildlife that depends on the forests. Sincerely, Susan Lundell 20270 Homecroft Rd Meadville, PA 16335-8690 selundell@gmail.com
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  15. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-537609
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    Please maintain protections for the 45 million acres of wild and roadless forests and don’t rescind or alter the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. These forests are full of mature and old-growth trees that provide important wildlife habitat. They’re our favorite places to hike, fish and camp. Wild forests should remain protected from road-building, commercial logging and mining. Industrial activity would destroy the trees and trails we love. Keep our national forests wild. These pristine forests should be protected for all Americans to enjoy, not for a few to profit. Preserve these areas so wild National forests for future generations. Protect these Roadless rule to protect our National forests from logging, wild fires and human destruction.
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  16. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-537681
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    Please maintain protections for the 45 million acres of wild and roadless forests and don’t rescind or alter the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. These forests are full of mature and old-growth trees that provide important wildlife habitat. They’re our favorite places to hike, fish and camp. Wild forests should remain protected from road-building, commercial logging and mining. Trump regards every piece of public land as his personal real estate to be for sale to the highest bidder or his friends. He doesn't care about the animals or anything else. He is just looking to line his pockets. Industrial activity would destroy the trees and trails we love. Keep our national forests wild. Sincerely, [Your information here]
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  17. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-537704
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    Please maintain protections for the 45 million acres of wild and roadless forests and don’t rescind or alter the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. These forests are full of mature and old-growth trees that provide important wildlife habitat. They’re our favorite places to hike, fish and camp. Wild forests should remain protected from road-building, commercial logging and mining. Industrial activity would destroy the trees and trails we love. Keep our national forests wild. These pristine forest should be protected for future generations. Don’t destroy these areas so a few can profit, leave them for all Americans. Sincerely, Ann Beck TOWNSHIPLINE Rd Chalfont, PA 18914 annpbeck@verizon.net
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  18. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-537747
    PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW

    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 32 submissions in its group.

    Please maintain protections for the 45 million acres of wild and roadless forests and don’t rescind or alter the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. These forests are full of mature and old-growth trees that provide important wildlife habitat. They’re our favorite places to hike, fish and camp. Wild forests should remain protected from road-building, commercial logging and mining. Industrial activity would destroy the trees and trails we love. Keep our national forests wild. These pristine forests should be protected for all Americans to enjoy, not for a few to profit. Preserve these areas so wild National forests for future generations. Sincerely, Ann Beck TOWNSHIPLINE Rd Chalfont, PA 18914 annpbeck@verizon.net
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  19. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-537845
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    Please maintain protections for the 45 million acres of wild and roadless forests and don’t rescind or alter the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. These forests are full of mature and old-growth trees that provide important wildlife habitat. They’re our favorite places to hike, fish and camp. Wild forests should remain protected from road-building, commercial logging and mining. Trump regards every piece of public land as his personal real estate to be for sale to the highest bidder or his friends. He doesn't care about the animals or anything else. He is just lookint to line his pockets. Industrial activity would destroy the trees and trails we love. Keep our national forests wild. Sincerely, Karinmaria Salzman 11 Wesley Dr West Milford, NJ 07480-1619 kmsalz@optonline.net
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  20. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-538020
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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 32 submissions in its group.

    Please maintain protections for the 45 million acres of wild and roadless forests and don’t rescind or alter the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. These forests are full of mature and old-growth trees that provide important wildlife habitat. They’re our favorite places to hike, fish and camp. Wild forests should remain protected from road-building, commercial logging and mining. Industrial activity would destroy the trees and trails we love. Keep our national forests wild. I CAN ONLY GUESS AT THE IMMENSE EFFORT IT TAKES TO KEEP OUR GOVERNMENT RUNNING BY EVERYBODY WORKING UNDER THE INSANE COLLECTION OF SCUMBAGS CURRENTLY INFESTING THE WHITEHOUSE. ALL THE WHITE SUPREMACIST IN THE WHITE HOUSE KNOWS IS GREED & BIGOTRY! HELL AWAITS THE SENILE PEDOPHILE AND ALL HIS GUARDIANS OF PEDOPHILES!! ARE YOU ON THAT LIST? Sincerely, [Your information here]
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