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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-571049
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I live in Tucson, AZ and the forests that would be affected are in the Santa Rita, Chiricahua's and Gailuro's. I have been to all three areas many times. Besides the amazing bio-diversity that need unbroken forests, these mountains protect watersheds and provide wonderful places to go for both human and non-humans to escape heat. It makes no sense to open up these treasures to more roads. Plus it may increase fire not prevent fires. The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-571170
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Americans want clean water and our Virginia rivers have headwaters in roadless areas and they naturally filter our water. More roads means more water pollution. Is that what you want? Old growth forests store huge amounts of carbon which help protect our climate. Taking down those trees or causing them damage and bringing disease worsens our climate conditions. Did you want to harm our climate even more? I hope not. Please do not repeal our Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Thank you for paying serious attention to concerns of Americans. Jean Hiatt The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-571358
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I love spending time in nature, and as a clinical psychologist, I know that the mental health benefits of spending time in nature are well documented. The benefits we reap from being in nature depend on nature being healthy, too, and the Roadless Rule keeps nature healthy. It keeps ecosystems from being disrupted, which allows birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians to flourish. It allows trees to grow tall, flowers to bloom. When we go to nature, this is what heals us. When we see nature full of the scars of human development, that benefit doesn't exist anymore. The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-571553
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This country needs to preserve its glorious forest lands and not open them up to unfettered mining and logging. Our forests are a uniquely American treasure and access to themintactis something all Americans deserve. It is our responsibility to maintain healthy forests for clean water, healthy wildlife, and the joy of recreating in nature. My family and I regularly spend time hiking and camping, creating art and learning about nature in the US national forests. Its an integral part of who we are as Americans. The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-571640
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Please do not make changes to the Roadless Rule. Our public lands belong to all of us and future generations. They are priceless lands that need to be protected. I have spent many happy moments hiking, camping, watching wildlife and exploring these lands. I spend money in local communities near these forests supporting those communities and associated services. They keep me healthy physically, mentally and spiritually. I love these lands. DO NOT alter the Roadless Rule. Thanks The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-571784
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The roadless rule has been in effect for over two decades for good reason. There is no reason this should be overturned, especially when it is proven that roads near forests increase risk of wildfire. The overturning of this rule will have devastating consequences for the forests we have left. The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-572049
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As a past hiker in Tennessee, I have long treasured my ability to enjoy wilderness and wild areas without disruption. The Roadless Rule has served me and other well - WE NEED TO KEEP IT !! The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-572068
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FDR said that the nation that destroys its soil destroys itself. Rescinding the roadless rule would be one more step in the destruction of our soil and of our nation. We depend on wilderness for providing sanctuary to our animals and inspiration for our imaginations. Wilderness is a buffer for our own self destruction. Please do not rescind this important guardrail for the rollercoaster that is modern politics. The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-572191
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Please dont take away our public lands and old growth forests. Im an active duty US military member ready to lay down my life for this country. I fight for freedom not privatization. This country is built off the hard work of individuals like me. Dont let big corporations take anymore from us. Please and respectfully. The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-572228
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Please protect the Roadless Rule in place. We need our wildlife, wilderness and Forests kept safe from distruction! Think of the legacy we will leave for the future... All our children and their children. Thank you Sara Allshouse The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-572260
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Our national forests belong to We the People, not to Trump and his cronies. The land is not for the rich to make money for themselves. The land is for everyone. At a time with a divided country, this issue is where all actually agree on and come together. Some of these forests are very old and very important to big eco systems. Most Americans do not want this land touched. Hands off! The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-572272
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For those that call themselves Christians, this is action if taken that is completely against Gods Creation handiwork. It must be stopped at all costs!!!?? The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-572505
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The wilderness of the Mountain West and across the United States is one of the great accessible gems for all people in the country. I recently just went to Mount Rainier National Park, and it was spectacular. I've hiked the White Mountains in New Hampshire, and they were stunning. I'm from California, but spending time in Glacier National Park and really parks all across the United States makes me believe that this is a beautiful country, regardless of whether it's a red or a blue state. We really do not need a road up the mountain or through the woods. That crazy story about Major League Baseball looking to build a stadium in a national park?! Thats ridiculous. Please keep the national parks wild. They are a treasure and a national gem for a reason. The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-572672
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The forest service and all agencies governing wild and Open spaces, need to keep the roadless rule as is. Are wild and Open spaces are the only space where we really can connect and be a regular human being. The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-572695
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The outdoors, specifically the US's forests have changed my life and have seen me in moments of growth and challenge that would be completely different if I could hear a car driving past me. We do not need more roads. We need to leave the wilderness alone. The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-572722
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I spent my childhood in nature, especially playing in forests and creeks. As I grew older I learned to appreciate the beauty of these forests and the importance of preserving them for future generations, like my niece. Whenever I visit her I take her to the same places that I used to play as a child, and seeing her look up at the tall trees in awe and curiosity is something that all children for multiple generations deserve to experience for the rest of their lives. The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-573067
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Taking away the heart of our public lands is taking away a lifeline we will never get back. It is the heartbeat of our Mother Earth and what our country needs more than ever. Please protect our public lands. The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-573194
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If you want to make America great again start with not destroying one of the most well loved parts of our oh so great country. Idiots. The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-573203
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Repealing the Roadless Rule will allow for our roadless fauna and flora to be exposed to noise, fire, poisons and a break down of their natural ranges. Road less areas have historically been areas that are too hard to log, mine or easily depleted the natural resources. They are areas that flora and fauna require to survive and propagate their species. The Roadless Rule has been successful and it is necessary to keep these areas successful. There is no real good economic reason to repeal the Rule. Pillaging the areas protected by the Roadless Rule will not make the US more independent economically. It will only serve to destroy the biodiversity in those areas protected currently. The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-573204
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Making changes that dont increase the protections of our native forests will have adverse effects and cause irreparable damage. Many of the forests act as barriers for weather patterns and provide necessary land for wildlife. Without these forests, the average temperature of surrounding areas will increase. There are so many reasons not to destroy this land and only one reason to do so, the greed of some should not be able to condemn the land of all. The Forest Service should keep the Roadless Rule intact exactly as it is. Do not weaken or repeal this critical policy. National forests are the heart of our public lands. The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects some of the wildest forests we have left, forests that protect critical wildlife habitat and drinking water for millions. Revoking the Roadless Rule puts landscapes, wildlife, and communities at risk. Not only is the Roadless Rule good policy, it's also wildly popular across the country, with over 600,000 people submitting comments to the US Forest Service last year in support of keeping the rule in place. And more than 20 years ago, the American people overwhelmingly called for our national forests to be protected for future generations. Revoking the Roadless Rule would destroy the natural inheritance we leave for our children.
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