The Public Record · Docket FS-2025-0001

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Every public comment on the proposed rescission of the Roadless Rule, sorted by what it talks about. Pick a topic, then narrow by position, by how hard the comment is for the agency to set aside, or by how substantive it is. Each comment is shown in full, as filed. How comments are classified and scored is explained in the Comment Analysis.

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Position

Opposes rescission 100.0%

Answerability

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A2 moderate 0
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Substance /24

Median 3middle half 3–3 · 1 scored

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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-594864
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Florida’s continuing loss and fragmentation of wildlife habitat make remaining intact public lands increasingly important. New roads fragment wildlife habitat and increase vehicle access and disturbance in previously remote areas. Florida’s national forests contain extensive wetlands, and roads can affect drainage, runoff, erosion, and water quality. Roads and disturbed corridors can facilitate the spread of invasive plants and other nonnative species. Approximately 50,000 acres in Florida’s three national forests currently receive protection under the Roadless Rule. USDA should carefully evaluate whether existing forest plans would provide equivalent long-term protection if the national rule is eliminated. The Roadless Rule already contains exceptions for certain necessary activities, including fire management and emergency response. USDA should consider whether these targeted exceptions provide sufficient management flexibility without eliminating the current protections altogether.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-557286
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Florida’s continuing loss and fragmentation of wildlife habitat make remaining intact public lands increasingly important. New roads fragment wildlife habitat and increase vehicle access and disturbance in previously remote areas. Florida’s national forests contain extensive wetlands, and roads can affect drainage, runoff, erosion, and water quality. Roads and disturbed corridors can facilitate the spread of invasive plants and other nonnative species. Approximately 50,000 acres in Florida’s three national forests currently receive protection under the Roadless Rule. USDA should carefully evaluate whether existing forest plans would provide equivalent long-term protection if the national rule is eliminated.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-557800
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I moved with my parents in 1956. I love this state and raised my three children here. I am adamantly against any changes being made to the roadless rule! In Florida, gorgeous national forests! Florida’s continuing loss and fragmentation of wildlife habitat make remaining intact public lands increasingly important. New roads fragment wildlife habitat and increase vehicle access and disturbance in previously remote areas. Florida’s national forests contain extensive wetlands, and roads can affect drainage, runoff, erosion, and water quality. Roads and disturbed corridors can facilitate the spread of invasive plants and other nonnative species. Approximately 50,000 acres in Florida’s three national forests currently receive protection under the Roadless Rule. USDA should carefully evaluate whether existing forest plans would provide equivalent long-term protection if the national rule is eliminated. The Roadless Rule already contains exceptions for certain necessary activities, including fire management and emergency response. USDA should consider whether these targeted exceptions provide sufficient management flexibility without eliminating the current protections altogether.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-558338
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Approximately 50,000 acres in Florida’s three national forests currently receive protection under the Roadless Rule. USDA should carefully evaluate whether existing forest plans would provide equivalent long-term protection if the national rule is eliminated.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-559251
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Please have a conscience do what’s right. Show you care about the environment!!!! ’s continuing loss and fragmentation of wildlife habitat make remaining intact public lands increasingly important. New roads fragment wildlife habitat and increase vehicle access and disturbance in previously remote areas. Florida’s national forests contain extensive wetlands, and roads can affect drainage, runoff, erosion, and water quality. Roads and disturbed corridors can facilitate the spread of invasive plants and other nonnative species. Approximately 50,000 acres in Florida’s three national forests currently receive protection under the Roadless Rule. USDA should carefully evaluate whether existing forest plans would provide equivalent long-term protection if the national rule is eliminated. The Roadless Rule already contains exceptions for certain necessary activities, including fire management and emergency response. USDA should consider whether these targeted exceptions provide sufficient management flexibility without eliminating the current protections altogether.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-559852
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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 12 submissions in its group.
Florida’s continuing loss and fragmentation of wildlife habitat make remaining intact public lands increasingly important. New roads fragment wildlife habitat and increase vehicle access and disturbance in previously remote areas. Florida’s national forests contain extensive wetlands, and roads can affect drainage, runoff, erosion, and water quality. Roads and disturbed corridors can facilitate the spread of invasive plants and other nonnative species. Approximately 50,000 acres in Florida’s three national forests currently receive protection under the Roadless Rule. USDA should carefully evaluate whether existing forest plans would provide equivalent long-term protection if the national rule is eliminated. The Roadless Rule already contains exceptions for certain necessary activities, including fire management and emergency response. USDA should consider whether these targeted exceptions provide sufficient management flexibility without eliminating the current protections altogether. Please do not eliminate the Roadless Rule and continue to support and keep these very important protections in place. It is the right thing to do
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-560510
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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 12 submissions in its group.
Florida’s continuing loss and fragmentation of wildlife habitat make remaining intact public lands increasingly important. New roads fragment wildlife habitat and increase vehicle access and disturbance in previously remote areas. Florida’s national forests contain extensive wetlands, and roads can affect drainage, runoff, erosion, and water quality. Roads and disturbed corridors can facilitate the spread of invasive plants and other nonnative species.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-562962
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Florida’s continuing loss and fragmentation of wildlife habitat make remaining intact public lands increasingly important. New roads fragment wildlife habitat and increase vehicle access and disturbance in previously remote areas. Florida’s national forests contain extensive wetlands, and roads can affect drainage, runoff, erosion, and water quality. Roads and disturbed corridors can facilitate the spread of invasive plants and other nonnative species. Approximately 50,000 acres in Florida’s three national forests currently receive protection under the Roadless Rule. USDA should carefully evaluate whether existing forest plans would provide equivalent long-term protection if the national rule is eliminated. The Roadless Rule already contains exceptions for certain necessary activities, including fire management and emergency response. USDA should consider whether these targeted exceptions provide sufficient management flexibility without eliminating the current protections altogether. I travel to Ocala National Forest from South Florida to take advantage of the biking trails that may be impacted by these changes. These trails make the Forest a tourist destination, supporting the local economy. Please don't put this and so much else in jeopardy.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-563224
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Hello. I am reaching in support the Roadless Rule and I believe we should keep it intact. My concerns come specifically from the state of Florida. I am a life long resident. I have grown up seeing the effects of excessive development, and the harm it had done to the native habitat here over the last 30 years. Florida’s continuing loss and fragmentation of wildlife habitat make remaining intact public lands increasingly important. New roads fragment wildlife habitat and increase vehicle access and disturbance in previously remote areas. Florida’s national forests contain extensive wetlands, and roads can affect drainage, runoff, erosion, and water quality. Another issue is that roads and disturbed corridors can facilitate the spread of invasive plants and other nonnative species. Approximately 50,000 acres in Florida’s three national forests currently receive protection under the Roadless Rule. The USDA should carefully evaluate whether existing forest plans would provide equivalent long-term protection if the national rule is eliminated. The Roadless Rule already contains exceptions for certain necessary activities, including fire management and emergency response. The USDA should consider whether these targeted exceptions provide sufficient management flexibility without eliminating the current protections altogether. Thank you for listening and may we all continue to enjoy our public lands.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-567936
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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 12 submissions in its group.
Florida’s continuing loss and fragmentation of wildlife habitat make remaining intact public lands increasingly important. New roads fragment wildlife habitat and increase vehicle access and disturbance in previously remote areas.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-567938
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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 12 submissions in its group.
Florida’s continuing loss and fragmentation of wildlife habitat make remaining intact public lands increasingly important. New roads fragment wildlife habitat and increase vehicle access and disturbance in previously remote areas.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-569617
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October 5, 2026 U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service 1400 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20250 Re: Protection of Roadless Areas in Florida’s National Forests Dear USDA Forest Service Official: Please protect the Roadless Rule. I have lived in Florida for 45 years and highly value the roadless places where quiet still exists and the wildlife can live undisturbed. Florida’s continuing loss and fragmentation of wildlife habitat make remaining intact public lands increasingly important. New roads fragment wildlife habitat and increase vehicle access and disturbance in previously remote areas. Florida’s national forests and other public lands contain extensive wetlands. Roads can affect drainage, runoff, erosion, and water quality. Roads and disturbed corridors can facilitate the spread of invasive plants and other nonnative species. Approximately 50,000 acres in Florida’s three national forests currently receive protection under the Roadless Rule. USDA should carefully evaluate whether existing forest plans would provide equivalent long-term protection if the national rule is eliminated. The Roadless Rule already contains exceptions for certain necessary activities, including fire management and emergency response. USDA should consider whether these targeted exceptions provide sufficient management flexibility without eliminating the current protections altogether. Thank you for considering the importance of maintaining strong, durable protections for Florida’s roadless public lands. Sincerely, Deborah Jansen
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