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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-558409
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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. 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. If you truly want to make (and keep) America great, KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF OUR BEAUTIFUL FORESTS!!! Sincerely, Stephanie D. Long Beach, NY
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-558496
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This rule will hurt everything you hold dear, as it will hurt mine, which is why I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. This is a life-or-death matter. Although the proposed repeal is being justified as a wildfire-prevention measure, increasing roadbuilding will only increase them. Once an old-growth tree is cut and sold, it will take longer than most human lifetimes to replace it. That matters to you because trees are the reason we can breathe clean air. The best use for trees are to help us sustain human and animal life on this planet. Without forests like these, we won't have natural tools for filtering air and water, and moreso protect our planet's resillience against the devastating effects of climate change. If we can't breathe, that means you can't either. The over 50 million acres of roadless areas in our national forests are also 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.Forests are not a crop to be used to line the pockets. They keep us alive. 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, EMILY G. Chicago, IL
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-558995
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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. Listen to that 25 years of preserving and sustaining the wildlife so many fellow Americans and internationally have loved to come visit time after time. I would propose a question to the Trump administration if they have lost touch with their connection to nature and God. For its intertwined. 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, Han Phil O. Clifton, NJ
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-559047
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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. 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, Rachel C. Tampa, FL
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-559976
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I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. The treasure of our forests and the symbiosis we have with them is much more important than corporate greed or production. We don't need roads build over perfect ecosystems. Those national forests keep drinking water clean, keep air clean, and we have a natural symbiosis. Allowing them to be developed would be catastrophic. 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, Amelia N. Verona, NJ
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-560586
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I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. I thought we were called to treasure, cultivate, and respect the land and earth we ve been given by God. How does tearing it all up and industrializing it do that. 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, Adam S. Rockford, IL
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-560862
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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. 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, Jacob P. Schenectady, NY
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-561659
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I strongly oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. The Trump administration s proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule would be particularly dangerous 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 repeal is being claimed as a wildfire-prevention measure, increasing roadbuilding will only increase wildfires because more than 80% of wildfires occur within 800 meters of roads. Moreover, 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 sustain wildlife, filter drinking water, and absorb and store carbon, helping us fight climate change and wildfires. Developing these forests with means we lose those benefits. Since older trees absorb and store mo8re 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, Joshua M. Brea, CA
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-563533
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I, Anthony Perez, oppose plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. It is written that the Mankind should go forth, multiply, and fill the Earth but in an age of recklessness we should consider how the shepherd race that is mankind should continue to care for the precious irreplaceable beauty that our Father has given us with the freedom that our forefathers and The LORD have endured an unspeakable amount suffering for. There are many who are misguided and there are many with great power who are wicked, arguing for more control over mankind and seeking to decrease our occupation throughout the Earth. Such people are the enemies of freedom. And for humanity to occupy much more of the Earth than what we already do will allow support in the argument against humanity's right to multiply and shepherd the Earth responsibly. 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. 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 filter drinking water, and absorb and store carbon, helping us to fight climate change, and are the most resilient to wildfire. Older trees absorb and store more carbon than their younger counterparts. 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, Anthony P. Quanah, TX
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-564212
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I oppose the 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. A new 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 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 be0cause 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 pchange. 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. I want my children to experience the same as you and i did growing up. 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, Acelia L. South Bound Brook, NJ
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-564728
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I oppose any 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 road building and logging, I'm still about creating jobs and revenue but that's about measure to preserving irreplaceable wildlife habitat, sources of clean water, and recreation areas for future generations. I ask is this really the Trump administration s proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule and why? It feels like taking steps backwards 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 road building from over 9 million acres of the 17-million-acre forest.Although the proposed repeal is being justified as a wildfire-prevention measure, there must be another way, by increasing road building this 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 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 pray and do what's right. I'm my opinion this is to keep the Roadless Rule and protect our forests. Sincerely, Wendy B. Vancouver, WA
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-567859
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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, . 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 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. 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 in place. Sincerely, Rowan M. Mira Loma, CA
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-568286
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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. 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 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 wild eco system safe as it is one of our national treasure and Amercao cannot be great if we destroy our own treasured wild life and eco systems. Sincerely, Juliana K. Redding, CA
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-568941
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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. 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, Sarah B. Zeeland, MI
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