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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-555124
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, To the Forest Service I am horrified at the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. Having wilderness is part of the American culture that is in us from when we were children, and learned how Daniel Boone wanted elbow room, and how Huckleberry Finn wanted to light out for the territories. We all want to know that there are places where money can't buy control and big business does not own everything. For 25 years, the roadless rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we all may hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. These places are not restricted to the rich. The places also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it will be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Priscilla Dannies priscilla.dannies@yale.edu Sincerely, Priscilla Dannies
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-556433
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear Dept of Agriculture Stewards of our Forests, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, please work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Connie Mar cjmar@comcast.net Sincerely, Connie Mar
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-556458
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear Friends at the National Forest service, For 25 years, this Roadless Rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Sandra L. Morris 205 Buckfield Dr. lititz, PA. 17543 Sincerely, Sandra Morris
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-556471
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Roads put in haphazardly and with no real education on our public lands are managed will destroy our amazing park system. Our parks will be destroyed and these are treasures that can't be fixed or repaired. They are ours to enjoy and all the generations to come!!! President Teddy Roosevelt will be turning over in our grave!!! He set something aside for all generations to experience, explore and enjoy that belong to the people and should be protected and preserved!!!! Mary Catherine Smith Sincerely, Mary Smith smithgang918@cox.net Sincerely, Mr. Mary Smith
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-556503
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. There is a need for wilderness for a great many reasons. Such lands as forests and marshes are important for other-than-human creatures, and less directly for us. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Celeste Rossmiller 70_jobs_humor@icloud.com Sincerely, Celeste Rossmiller
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-556518
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please do not repeal the Roadless Rule. Keep our forests intact. Keep roads and infrastructure out of America's forest land. Do not develop forests. Please preserve our forests, wildlife and water resources for our generation and future generations. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Cynthia Lea cvarnlea23@gmail.com Sincerely, Cynthia Lea
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-556530
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. It shows total disregard for Americans and future generations. It is a terrible slippery slope! For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule, Sincerely, Ruth Levikoff Relev@icloud,com Sincerely, Ruth Levikoff
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-539485
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, {September 16, 2026} I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. These acres also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please do not slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Amity Buxton amitypb@gmail.com Sincerely, Dr. Amity Buxton
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-546379
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Part of leaving a legacy is leaving something for your children and grandchildren to feel proud about. Just having money and nowhere to go and feel an inner sense of peace is not heaven, it's hell. Rugged mountains, pristine lakes, crystal-clear creeks and river, tall trees, wildflower meadows, deer, birds, etc. - That's what brings many Americans an inner peace. Clearcuts, brown water and endless pavement is not what people seek when they want to get away from the urban sprawl. I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Richard Getgen teambears@frontier.com Sincerely, Richard Getgen
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-546688
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, As Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall once said, “We will be remembered for the roads we did not build.” Wilderness once lost is usually forever gone. And the species dependent upon such habitat are diminished as well. I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Randy Farleigh randyf@alaskan.com Sincerely, Mr. Randy Farleigh
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-547472
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. I believe it is essential we preserve some land in a natural state for future generations so they can see what it was like in our era and in a few cases what our continent was like hundreds or thousands of years ago. Our continent is at risk of being cookie-cutter alike, native species may continue to lose their land and thus become extinct, and common patterns of progression of the seasons may be lost forever. Sincerely, Kathy Brunell, kathybrunell1@gmail.com Sincerely, Kathy Brunell
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-547498
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Folks I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. I urge you to resist whatever incentives are offered you and do right by mother earth. Sincerely, Sabine Heincke Russell SabineHW13@gmail.com Sincerely, Ms. Sabine Russell
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-547591
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Greetings I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Thank you for your time and consideration!! Jeri Riley Jerir@ Comcast. Net Sincerely, Geraldine Riley
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-547614
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, It is deeply disconcerting to see you are seeking to repeal the Roadless Rule. You know that for 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Kit Efraimson kitcoord@gmail.com Sincerely, Ms. Kit Efraimson
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-547770
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, To Those Who Love Our Country and Its Land, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Nancy Starrett 1942gal@gmail.com Sincerely, Nancy Starrett
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-548009
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, {user_data~Firstcraig Nacraigm{user_data~AXLING 31940foxhill ave stacy mn 55079 Sincerely, Cralg Axling
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-548025
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear USDA rep, Do Not bend to He who must not be named's Madness. The future is begging you! Despoiled wilderness that once is lost is taken away forever. The resources we need more than lumber and mined ore are clean air, water and animal habitat. Do not go Gentle into that evil night filled with pollution, lights and plastic water. Rage, rage against the coming of that plight! For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Elle Ghini jeepsee@gmail.com Sincerely, Elle Ghini
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-548231
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Only you can prevent roads! Just like Smoky the Bear said about fires. Well roadless rules also prevent fires! I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Chuck Thomas crthomas227@gmail.com Sincerely, Chuck Thomas
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-548971
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. Protect our wild lands from being ruined by providing access to those who destroy our children's inheritance. For 25 years, this rule has helped keep millions of acres of national forests intact. These are places where we hike, camp, fish, and explore the outdoors. They also preserve vital wildlife migration paths and protect the streams and rivers that provide drinking water for more than 60 million people. If the rule is repealed, nearly 45 million acres could become vulnerable to development. Once roads are built and forests are broken apart, it may be impossible to restore what was lost. Please don't slash protections that benefit people, wildlife, and communities. Instead, work with states, Indigenous groups, local residents, and land managers to address changing needs without repealing this essential rule. I urge you to change course and preserve the Roadless Rule for current and future generations. Sincerely, Efren Peyron efrenpeyron@gmail.com Sincerely, Efren Peyron
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