The Public Record · Docket FS-2025-0001

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

1 unique comments41 submissions
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  • Opposes rescission 100.0%
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  1. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-608608
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 41 submissions in its group.

    I support keeping the 2001 Roadless Rule. Roadless forests safeguard wildlife habitats, protect clean water and connect ecosystems. I am especially concerned about the impact of losing these protections on wildlife in Oregon and Washington, including the northwestern pond turtle, which depends on connected aquatic and upland habitat. I urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture to keep turtles on track — not on roads. Organizations like the Oregon Zoo are working to save wildlife in the Pacific Northwest and rescinding the Roadless Rule would undermine decades of conservation wins.
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  2. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-609091
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 41 submissions in its group.

    I support keeping the 2001 Roadless Rule. Roadless forests safeguard wildlife habitats, protect clean water and connect ecosystems. I am especially concerned about the impact of losing these protections on wildlife in Oregon and Washington, including the northwestern pond turtle, which depends on connected aquatic and upland habitat. I urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture to keep turtles on track — not on roads. Please choose Alternative 1, No Action, to retain the 2001 Roadless Rule and its protections for inventoried roadless areas. Thank you for considering my comment.
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  3. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-609368
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 41 submissions in its group.

    I support keeping the 2001 Roadless Rule. Roadless forests safeguard wildlife habitats, protect clean water and connect ecosystems. I am especially concerned about the impact of losing these protections on wildlife in Oregon and Washington, including the northwestern pond turtle, which depends on connected aquatic and upland habitat. I urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture to keep turtles on track — not on roads. Please choose Alternative 1, No Action, to retain the 2001 Roadless Rule and its protections for inventoried roadless areas. Thank you for considering my comment.
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  4. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-587937
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.This comment stands for all 41 submissions in its group.

    I support keeping the 2001 Roadless Rule. Roadless forests safeguard wildlife habitats, protect clean water and connect ecosystems. I am especially concerned about the impact of losing these protections on wildlife in Oregon and Washington. Organizations like the Oregon Zoo are working to save wildlife in the Pacific Northwest and rescinding the Roadless Rule would undermine decades of conservation wins. Please choose Alternative 1, No Action, to retain the 2001 Roadless Rule and its protections for inventoried roadless areas. Thank you for considering my comment.
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  5. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-587994
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 41 submissions in its group.

    I support keeping the 2001 Roadless Rule. Roadless forests safeguard wildlife habitats, protect clean water and connect ecosystems. I am especially concerned about the impact of losing these protections on wildlife in Oregon and Washington, including the northwestern pond turtle, which depends on connected aquatic and upland habitat. I urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture to keep turtles on track — not on roads. Organizations like the Oregon Zoo are working to save wildlife in the Pacific Northwest and rescinding the Roadless Rule would undermine decades of conservation wins. Please choose Alternative 1, No Action, to retain the 2001 Roadless Rule and its protections for inventoried roadless areas. Thank you for considering my comment. I can’t believe I actually have to advocate for not destroying our planet, but there we are.
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  6. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-588065
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 41 submissions in its group.

    I support keeping the 2001 Roadless Rule. Roadless forests safeguard wildlife habitats, protect clean water and connect ecosystems. I am especially concerned about the impact of losing these protections on wildlife in Oregon and Washington, including the northwestern pond turtle, which depends on connected aquatic and upland habitat. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would undermine decades of conservation wins. Please choose Alternative 1, No Action, to retain the 2001 Roadless Rule and its protections for inventoried roadless areas. Thank you for considering my comment.
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  7. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-588096
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 41 submissions in its group.

    I support keeping the 2001 Roadless Rule. Roadless forests safeguard wildlife habitats, protect clean water and connect ecosystems. I am especially concerned about the impact of losing these protections on wildlife in Oregon and Washington, including the northwestern pond turtle, which depends on connected aquatic and upland habitat. I urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture to keep turtles on track — not on roads. Please choose Alternative 1, No Action, to retain the 2001 Roadless Rule and its protections for inventoried roadless areas. Thank you for considering my comment.
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  8. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-588211
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 41 submissions in its group.

    I support keeping the 2001 Roadless Rule. Roadless forests safeguard wildlife habitats, protect clean water and connect ecosystems. I am especially concerned about the impact of losing these protections on wildlife in Oregon and Washington, including the northwestern pond turtle, which depends on connected aquatic and upland habitat. I urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture to keep turtles on track — not on roads. My friends on both sides of the political aisle agree this would be devastating for our remaining wild spaces. There is no good reason to change this now. Please choose Alternative 1, No Action, to retain the 2001 Roadless Rule and its protections for inventoried roadless areas. Thank you for considering my comment.
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  9. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-588301
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 41 submissions in its group.

    I support keeping the 2001 Roadless Rule. Roadless forests safeguard wildlife habitats, protect clean water and connect ecosystems. I am especially concerned about the impact of losing these protections on wildlife in Oregon and Washington, including the northwestern pond turtle, which depends on connected aquatic and upland habitat. I urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture to keep roadless rule protections in place. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would undermine decades of conservation wins. Please choose Alternative 1, No Action, to retain the 2001 Roadless Rule and its protections for inventoried roadless areas. Thank you for considering my comment.
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  10. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-588352
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 41 submissions in its group.

    I support keeping the 2001 Roadless Rule. Roadless forests safeguard wildlife habitats, protect clean water and connect ecosystems. I am especially concerned about the impact of losing these protections on wildlife in Oregon and Washington, including the northwestern pond turtle, which depends on connected aquatic and upland habitat. I urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture to keep turtles on track — not on roads. I lived in Alaska for decades and have seen up close how habitat can be degraded by the development roads bring Organizations like the Oregon Zoo are working to save wildlife in the Pacific Northwest and rescinding the Roadless Rule would undermine decades of conservation wins. Please choose Alternative 1, No Action, to retain the 2001 Roadless Rule and its protections for inventoried roadless areas. Thank you for considering my comment. (I hope I haven't written before.)
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  11. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-588455
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 41 submissions in its group.

    I support keeping the 2001 Roadless Rule. Roadless forests safeguard wildlife habitats, protect clean water and connect ecosystems. I am especially concerned about the impact of losing these protections on wildlife in Oregon and Washington, including the northwestern pond turtle, which depends on connected aquatic and upland habitat. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would undermine decades of conservation wins. Please choose Alternative 1, No Action, to retain the 2001 Roadless Rule and its protections for inventoried roadless areas. Thank you for considering my comment.
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  12. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-588569
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 41 submissions in its group.

    Dear Forest Service, I support keeping the 2001 Roadless Rule. Roadless forests safeguard wildlife habitats, protect clean water and connect ecosystems. Roadless forests protect out PUBLIC land from being overrun by humans and machines. I am especially concerned about the impact of losing these protections on wildlife in Oregon and Washington, including the northwestern pond turtle, which depends on connected aquatic and upland habitat. I urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture to keep turtles on track — not on roads. Organizations like the Oregon Zoo are working to save wildlife in the Pacific Northwest and rescinding the Roadless Rule would undermine decades of conservation wins. Please choose Alternative 1, No Action, to retain the 2001 Roadless Rule and its protections for inventoried roadless areas. Thank you for considering my comment.
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  13. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-588979
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 41 submissions in its group.

    I support keeping the 2001 Roadless Rule. Roadless forests safeguard wildlife habitats, protect clean water and connect ecosystems. I am especially concerned about the impact of losing these protections on wildlife in Oregon and Washington, including the northwestern pond turtle, which depends on connected aquatic and upland habitat. I urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture to keep turtles on track — not on roads. Organizations like the Oregon Zoo are working to save wildlife in the Pacific Northwest and rescinding the Roadless Rule would undermine decades of conservation wins. Please choose Alternative 1, No Action, to retain the 2001 Roadless Rule and its protections for inventoried roadless areas. Thank you for considering my comment. I'm really proud that the people who represent me in Congress do not fail to understand the importance of maintaining such support for conservation.
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  14. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-589344
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 41 submissions in its group.

    I support keeping the 2001 Roadless Rule. Roadless forests safeguard wildlife habitats, protect clean water and connect ecosystems. I am especially concerned about the impact of losing these protections on wildlife in Oregon and Washington, including the northwestern pond turtle, which depends on connected aquatic and upland habitat. I urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture to keep turtles on track — not on roads. Organizations like the Oregon Zoo are working to save wildlife in the Pacific Northwest and rescinding the Roadless Rule would undermine decades of conservation wins. Please choose Alternative 1, No Action, to retain the 2001 Roadless Rule and its protections for inventoried roadless areas. Keep Oregon and Washington free and green for our wildlife and future generations to come. Thank you for considering my comment. Lori Gregory
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  15. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-589355
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 41 submissions in its group.

    In honor of my grandchildren, I support keeping the 2001 Roadless Rule. Roadless forests safeguard wildlife habitats, protect clean water and connect ecosystems. I am especially concerned about the impact of losing these protections on wildlife in Oregon and Washington, including the northwestern pond turtle, which depends on connected aquatic and upland habitat. I urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture to keep turtles on track — not on roads. Organizations like the Oregon Zoo are working to save wildlife in the Pacific Northwest and rescinding the Roadless Rule would undermine decades of conservation wins. Please choose Alternative 1, No Action, to retain the 2001 Roadless Rule and its protections for inventoried roadless areas. Thank you for considering my comment. Julie Wiesner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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  16. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-589448
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 41 submissions in its group.

    I support keeping the 2001 Roadless Rule. Roadless forests safeguard wildlife habitats, protect clean water and connect ecosystems. I am especially concerned about the impact of losing these protections on wildlife in Oregon and Washington, including the northwestern pond turtle, which depends on connected aquatic and upland habitat. I urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture to keep turtles on track — not on roads. Organizations like the Oregon Zoo are working to save wildlife in the Pacific Northwest and rescinding the Roadless Rule would undermine decades of conservation wins. Please choose Alternative 1, No Action, to retain the 2001 Roadless Rule and its protections for inventoried roadless areas. Let's keep Oregon and Washington free and green for future our wildlife and generations to come. Thank you for considering my comment.
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  17. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-589649
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 41 submissions in its group.

    I support keeping the 2001 Roadless Rule. Roadless forests safeguard wildlife habitats, protect clean water and connect ecosystems. Don't destroy what is good about our land. I am especially concerned about the impact of losing these protections on wildlife in Oregon and Washington, including the northwestern pond turtle, which depends on connected aquatic and upland habitat. I urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture to keep turtles on track — not on roads. Organizations like the Oregon Zoo are working to save wildlife in the Pacific Northwest and rescinding the Roadless Rule would undermine decades of conservation wins. Please choose Alternative 1, No Action, to retain the 2001 Roadless Rule and its protections for inventoried roadless areas. Thank you for considering my comment Please do not be complicit in the destruction of what makes this earth livable and will impact generations to come. Melina Freed
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  18. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-589654
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 41 submissions in its group.

    I support keeping the 2001 Roadless Rule. Roadless forests safeguard wildlife habitats, protect clean water and connect ecosystems. I am especially concerned about the impact of losing these protections on wildlife in Oregon and Washington, including the northwestern pond turtle, which depends on connected aquatic and upland habitat. I urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture to keep turtles on track — not on roads. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would undermine decades of conservation wins. Please choose Alternative 1, No Action, to retain the 2001 Roadless Rule and its protections for inventoried roadless areas.
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  19. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-589858
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 41 submissions in its group.

    I support keeping the 2001 Roadless Rule. Roadless forests safeguard wildlife habitats, protect clean water and connect ecosystems. And they are a major part of what makes the Pacific Northwest special. I am especially concerned about the impact of losing these protections on wildlife in Oregon and Washington, including the northwestern pond turtle, which depends on connected aquatic and upland habitat. I urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture to keep turtles on track — not on roads. Organizations like the Oregon Zoo are working to save wildlife in the Pacific Northwest and rescinding the Roadless Rule would undermine decades of conservation wins. Please choose Alternative 1, No Action, to retain the 2001 Roadless Rule and its protections for inventoried roadless areas. Thank you for considering my comment.
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  20. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-590069
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 41 submissions in its group.

    I absolutely support keeping the 2001 Roadless Rule. Roadless forests safeguard wildlife habitats, protect clean water and connect ecosystems. I can't imagine why this would even have to be an issue. All habitats are essential to the planet and our country, not just human ones. I am especially concerned about the impact of losing these protections on wildlife in Oregon and Washington, including the northwestern pond turtle, which depends on connected aquatic and upland habitat. I urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture to keep turtles on track — not on roads. Organizations like the Oregon Zoo are working to save wildlife in the Pacific Northwest and rescinding the Roadless Rule would undermine decades of conservation wins in order to once again, pursue money and profit. Please choose Alternative 1, No Action, to retain the 2001 Roadless Rule and its protections for inventoried roadless areas. Thank you for your time and consideration.
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