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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-558013
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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 hgenerations. The Trumphladministration 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, 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. Secretary Rollins, this plan is morally disgraceful. I don't think anything i say to you would change your plans. I am an advanced practice nurse and I'm licensed to treat psychiatric disorders. I think the decent people in this nation are eventually going to be pushed too far and violence will follow. This is your fault as well as the oligarchy that runs this country. What are you getting out of this? Your decisions and deeds will be remembered by Americans that are sick of obscene leadership. I dont believe violence is the answer but I think it could be right around the corner. Be a man and stand up to those who are selfishly pushing this agenda. Your family may see you as doing something heroic. Sincerely, Marc K. Shavertown, PA
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-558536
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I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. As an American, our national forests are something I take pride in and wish to protect. 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 American identity is built on the land that this beautiful country possesses and the gorgeous plants and animals that it houses. I am very patriotic and take pride in my country, which means I also deeply value our national forests. 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, 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, Eleanore F. Gulf Shores, AL
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-559090
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I strongly oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests, it destroys the land we so rely on to live. Over 50 million acres of roadless areas in our national forests are an American treasure, life for many. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected them from roadbuilding and logging, preserving irreplaceable wildlife habitat, sources of clean water, recreation areas for future generations, among other important reasons. The Trump administration s proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule threatens all of those values, they will harm our way of life. 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, 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, Carissa D. Glenshaw, PA
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-559110
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I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. There are over 50 million acres of roadless areas in our national forests. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected them from roadbuilding and logging, preserving wildlife habitats, 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 old, mature trees. Once an old-growth tree is cut, 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 the USA people, not any industry. The 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, Ashley H. Talala, OK
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-559509
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Hello. My name is Rae Gregory, I am a soon to be Wildlife Biology major in college, and I am opposed to 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 a beautiful treasure. We need nature for our animals to live and thrive in, and Trump's plans will ruin that for our wildlife! For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected them from roadbuilding, 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 that. 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, 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 our wildlife and we the people, not the timber industry. The 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, and stand up for our environment against these companies that want to ruin it. Sincerely, Rae G. Houghton Lake, MI
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-559781
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This issue transcends party and is important for future generations. This should be important to you because you represent all Americans in stewardship of our national lands. Our forests, especially our old-growth forests, cannot easily be replaced. Any kind of road-building opens the forests to commercial exploitation, putting profits before the need for pristine wilderness. My husband and I hiked in these forests. We took our children and grandchildren into them so they could experience a broader understanding of life on this planet. The place of these forests in our own short lifetimes connects us to something greater than ourselves. Something transformative. A sense of oneness with nature. I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop roads in these 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. 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 hundreds, maybe thousands, of years to replace it. The cost isn t to a single generation, but to generations far into the future. Our national parks, forests,and wetlands are not a crop. 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, Margaret Hill Bloomingburg, Ohio Sincerely, Margaret H. Bloomingburg, OH
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-559994
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Trump suck my dick 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, Eroy T. New York, NY
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-560141
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I Keyra Sewell, oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. It s inhumane, 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, it is especially important that we keep these forests standing right now while we have the greatest ability to mitigate climate change. Some things don t need to be touched or changed. This operation doesn t do enough good to weigh out the damage it will cause. It would be a natural devastation to this area s environment and wild life. Please don t make these roads! Sincerely, Keyra S. Selma, IN
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-560188
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The administration s plans to develop the last remaining forests is NOT okay and detrimental to the ecosystems. For years, the Roadless Rule has protected and preserved wildlife habitat which holds necessities like clean water, homes for animals, trees, etc. The Trump administration s proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule threatens removal of 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, it is especially important that we keep these forests standing right now while we have the greatest ability to mitigate climate change. This rule, and our remaining forests must continue to stand. Sincerely, Lainey C. Zeeland, MI
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-560604
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I STRONGLY OPPOSE the THE BURNT PEDOPHILIC CANNIBALISTIC MOLDY CHEETO'S dministration 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 old SOGGY CHEETO MAN 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 GREEDY INHUMANE MENTALLY CHALLENGED 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 ARE TREMENDOUSLY MORE SIGNIFICANT THAN YOU EVER WILL BE 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 THAT MUTHAFUCKING Roadless Rule in place BITCH ASS INCELS and protect our forests. Sincerely, Jailyn B. Houston, TX
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-560687
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Our national forests stewardship is equal to the lungs of our nation. No cleansing breath ?????? due to less trees means less US water and your and our collective quality of life is greatly diminished. It's our shared responsibility to not only maintain the gift of these resources, but also to see them as crucial to our living, breathing existence for which there are equally great and thriving resolutions to meet humanities needs with robust understanding and action. 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, 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. That said - robust tree preservation, retains water flow in turn regenerating life. We have the power to create a new plan that sees all Americans, alongside our planet balancing US life-breathing forests and our individual health resurgence - from the littlest to collective Big Fish LIVING. Less trees = less water = less species. What good is life without the benefits of fly-fishing? Or better yet fish feeding the bears, preserving the bounty of life as we've known it. Especially the way our greatest of grandparents knew to respect the vast forest integrated LIFE system. Let us plan on valuing and protecting what the whole of what makes our lives uniquely thrive. More quality maintenance for what roads we have, plus developing measured consideration whereby new means, concepts and systems reduce unnecessary roadways and increase stewardship around quality air care measures, while carefully attending the balance of what makes our shared quality of breath???? ?? our hands across the aisle equally our shared responsibility and top priority. These vital Lands alone support the Nation and the planet by the health cleansing breath being our Forested Living Lungs. Quality of Living Matters Most. Honor best, first and foremost what protects and preserves US all. Our lives our entrusted in preserving these National treasures. Melissa O'Connell Sincerely, Melissa O. Saint Paul, MN
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I vehemently oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. I would like to be able to visit these national forests when I am able. I'm a mentally disabled citizen with a love for nature and I want to be able to visit places without thinking about them not being there the next time I get the chance to visit. 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, 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, 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, Raiven W. Kilgore, TX
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I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. The million acres are an American treasure that for 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected them from roadbuilding and protecting the wildlife and the sources of clean water. The Trump administration s proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule threatens all of those values. This would cause a 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, 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, Melanie V. CA
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I oppose the plans to repeal the Roadless Rule 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. 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, 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, Alexandria L. Bradenton, FL
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-561443
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KEEP YOUR DIRTY FILTHY GREEDY HANDS OFF OUR DAMN LAND. YOUDONT WANT TO READ A BIG LONG MESSAGE. I GET IT. SO PAY ATTENTION TO THE CAPITALIZED ONES. FAILURE. I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. GREED. The over 50 million acres of roadless areas in our national forests are an American treasure. PAIN. 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. BETRAYAL. The Trump administration s proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule threatens all of those values. DISAPPOINTMENT. 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. THEFT. 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.MAKE WISE CHOICES. THE EARTH WILL NOT FORGET. THE PLANET YOU LIVE ON WILL NOT FORGIVE. Sincerely, Sam A. Roseville, CA
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-561710
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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 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, 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, Kacie V. Austin, TX
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-561827
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I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. There are over 50 million acres of roadless areas in our national forests are an American treasure and not to mention the bane of our existence. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected them from roadbuilding and logging, preserving irreplaceable wildlife habitat, sources of clean water, which are essential 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. I know our president is uneducated and simply incompetent when it comes to climate change so I ll put it in simple terms. Tree make air, no tree, no air. No air, no water, no water, no food. No tree, no water, no cooling. No cooling everything hot. Everything hot, more fire, and no animals, and definitely no food. For anyone. 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, Sunny C. Saint Albans, NY
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-562134
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I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. 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, 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 future generations of Americans, not the timber industry. The pristine lands protected by the Roadless Rule provide an extraordinary landscape for numerous recreation activities and sustain sensitive wildlife species that need undeveloped lands and cannot survive without them. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule and protect our forests. Sincerely, Kazuriah B. Beaverton, OR
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-564542
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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 not just an American treasure... they are the last remaining vestiges from when our beautiful country was truly wild and free... of God's untouched majesty... that constituents an American legacy for all. Somethings are worth more than money or gold, and may look boundless & eternal but are really fragile, precious and finite. Have you stood in awe while gazing at His majesty with tears in your eyes before? What will you all tell your Creator when you stand before him as He asks why? For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected this legacy 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, 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, Jessica M. Boynton Beach, FL
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-565378
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DearestDonald Trump Hi hon Tell Melanie & the kiddos& family that they are beautiful & we love you! Please don't damage our Old Growth Forests sweetie ??I grew up in Oregon & am very close to nature as well as the nature spirits ( elementals fairy's)& I LOVE MOTHRE NATURE SO MUCH! Dear Mr President you are a smart business man & I know you are aware of how popular green commerce & sustainable products as well as fuel energy etc. are! I love the forest so much Especially when it is safe& set aside for. Wilderness & God & the plants & animals there is such a magical way in their within sacred places such as these& they cannot just be regrown it takes thousands of years for an OldGrowthforestto be that with all of its intricate as beautiful complex strong yet gentleeco system of let's just say BASICALLY PURE MAGIC! of yes the nature and it's serene peacefulness just letting it be alone and do what Godhasalways been intending for nature todoto be sacred beautiful protectedandsafeguardeduntouch thesesacredlandsplease leave these onescgerishedsafeandtoo begguardedwithcare love& pride rather than by ignoring what precious beauty the last remaining sacred wild lands untouched by human orman made things ?? Please Thank you so muchtheworld isjustwanting too relax in too the garden that it's please help us to do that instead! We can have the earth isa secret garden ?? heaven on earth isasacredhome party! Anyhow call or email or your cabinetisincitedtocontact me if you have any furthurinquirys! Love always Brandy M Gump & friends( yesfairysarereal & theywantoo come back! Butifthe wilderness isn't protectedtheywont be able too very well!( Please watch the full length feature animated film calledFERN GULLY please???? oppose the Trump need outration s plans to develop the sacred thining 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, 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, Brandy G. Portland, OR
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