The Public Record · Docket FS-2025-0001

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1 unique comments3 submissions
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  • Opposes rescission 100.0%
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  • A1 strong 0
  • A2 moderate 0
  • A3 weak 0
  • A0 none 1
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  1. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-532588
    PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW

    Small family — One letter sent by 3 to 9 people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 3 submissions in its group.

    I am writing to express my strong opposition to any efforts to rescind, weaken, or roll back the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. As an avid user and advocate for our nation's public lands, I rely heavily on the integrity and protection of our inventoried roadless areas. Protecting these unfragmented landscapes is deeply personal to me because of their pristine appearance, availability for healthful hiking and preservation of wildllife. I urge the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to maintain full protections for all currently designated inventoried roadless areas. Thank you for the opportunity to provide public comment.
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  2. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-537510
    PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW

    Small family — One letter sent by 3 to 9 people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 3 submissions in its group.

    To whom it may concern I am writing to express my strong opposition to any efforts to rescind, weaken, or roll back the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. As an avid user and advocate for our nation's public lands, I rely heavily on the integrity and protection of our inventoried roadless areas. I frequently hike (10-15 mi./week) in Western North Carolina & Tennessee. I urge the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to maintain full protections for all currently designated inventoried roadless areas. Thank you for the opportunity to provide public comment. Sincerely, Joe Bruen
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  3. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-542453
    PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW

    Small family — One letter sent by 3 to 9 people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.This comment stands for all 3 submissions in its group.

    To the U.S. Forest Service: I am writing to express my strong opposition to any efforts to rescind, weaken, or roll back the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. As an avid user and advocate for our nation's public lands, I rely heavily on the integrity and protection of our inventoried roadless areas. I frequently visit Grandfather Mountain near my home in Black Mountain. Protecting these unfragmented landscapes is deeply personal to me because I'm closely involved with nature in my art and my work. I urge the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to maintain full protections for all currently designated inventoried roadless areas. Thank you for the opportunity to provide public comment. Sincerely, Linda Metzner Black Mountain NC
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