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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-588295
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The idea that our forests, home to millions of different lives. From the simple stunning trees to the huge grizzly bears. We need to protect nature. We cannot live without it. And the administration not only cannot afford this and will consume taxpayers money but it will put millions of lives on the line. Not because of wildfires but because trump s administration wants more roads. If he wants roads he can put one in his golf course; not where innocent animals live. And I want every single person that thinks its okay to take away a home from any animal to use empathy. Because I understand its hard when you re billionaires but those animals have lives. They have kids. You are taking all of that away for nothing. I promise you there is no person in their right mind that thinks that these roads are worth taking homes and lives. 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, Evelyn S. Rio Rico, AZ
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-588338
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I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. This is coming from a 15 year old student who just wants to maintain the beauty of our environment. I want to be able to live in a beautiful healthy world when I m older. It is irresponsible of the adults in government to destroy the land we live on and ultimately leave it for my generation to fix. You are supposed to leave the world a better place so we can continue to progress. Instead, we are regressing. This isn t just a personal thing- it affects so many lives of so many species. The over 50 million acres of roadless areas in our national forests are an American treasure. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected them from roadbuilding and logging, preserving irreplaceable wildlife habitat, sources of clean water, and recreation areas for future generations. The Trump administration s proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule threatens all of those values. This rollback would be particularly significant for the Tongass National Forest, where eliminating the Roadless Rule would remove critical safeguards against industrial logging and damaging roadbuilding from over 9 million acres of the 17-million-acre forest.Forests are not a crop to be used to line the pockets of industry executives. They sustain fish, birds, wildlife and people, filter drinking water, provide recreational opportunities and 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, Gabriela P. Crown Point, IN
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-589756
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The Trump administration's plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests is flat-out wrong. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected our national forests from further 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. Consider the concept of 'tragedy of the commons'. Individuals act in self-interest for short-term benefit, which eventually leads to the long-term decline of a community resource. The forests of the world have already been greatly decimated due to anthropogenic influence over centuries. The reason that the Roadless Rule is in place is specifically to prevent the short-term benefit of industrial logger profits and carving out more unnecessary roads-- to protect what is left of our forests for the community to appreciate and help sustain for the long-term. It's not possible to carve and chop our forests and have them as a backdrop too. The claims that more roads will help facilitate better wildfire-prevention, 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. Old growth trees don't simply just grow back after they're cut down. The consequences of our carelessness would take several human generations to rectify. 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, Lauren C. San Gabriel, CA
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-589789
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I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. Those acres of roadless areas in our national forests are an American treasure and some of the oldest untouched places to exist. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected them from roadbuilding and logging, preserving irreplaceable wildlife habitat, sources of clean water, and just possibly the entrances to the fey for future generations to adventure to seek. 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 great, old trees. The ancient beauties are something magnificent and deserve better than becoming framing for a cookie cutter volume builders latest backlog house that no one wants or can afford . 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, they moght even sustain colonies of magical beings or hold magical ley lines of energies in place. Developing these forests with roads and logging means we lose those benefits and just possibly release Hexus. If you have no love of magic in your heart on a more mundane note. 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. Wheather you love whimsy and hope for a world with magic or only love things you can see and measure, these lands belong to all Americans, not the timber industry or the oil magnates. 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 and my hope to find a fairy mound will be destroyed. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule and protect our forests and our hope. Sincerely, PolyChrome S. El Paso, TX
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-590019
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I 100% oppose this Administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. The more than 45 million acres of roadless areas in our national forests are an American treasure and we need to protect all of it. The Roadless Rule has protected them for the last 50 years 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 and prioritizes profits profits profits AS USUAL.. it's always about how he can get richer and he obviously doesn't give a crap about America or 1 single American. 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, (bullsh*t, lies, lies, & more bullsh*t) 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. The 'president' doesn't give a rats ass about preventing wildfires. He doesn't give 2 s**ts about how many human lives will be negatively affected by his stupid decisions. All he cares about is MONEY & POWER. HE'S SICK & HE'S SICKENING. 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, Robin D Gowin Sincerely, Robin G. Ligonier, PA
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-590844
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I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. The over 50 million acres of roadless areas in our national forests are an American treasure. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected them from roadbuilding and logging, preserving irreplaceable wildlife habitat, sources of clean water, and recreation areas for future generations. The Trump administration s proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule threatens all of those values. This rollback would be particularly significant for the Tongass National Forest, where eliminating the Roadless Rule would remove critical safeguards against industrial logging and damaging roadbuilding from over 9 million acres of the 17-million-acre forest.Although the proposed repeal is being justified as a wildfire-prevention measure, increasing roadbuilding will only increase wildfires because more than 80% of wildfires occur within 800 meters of roads. In addition, increasing timber production means cutting down more big, old trees. Once an old-growth tree is cut and sold, it will take longer than most human lifetimes to replace it. Forests are not a crop to be used to line the pockets of industry executives. They sustain fish, birds, wildlife and people, filter drinking water, provide recreational opportunities and absorb and store carbon. Developing these forests with roads and logging means we lose those benefits. 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. Rescinding the rule would literally pave a pathway toward increased oil and gas leasing, mining and other harmful development on public lands. If there is no Forest the amount of Carbon Dioxide will increase in the air which results in an increase in the earths temperature, in the absence of trees and plants, the animals will not get food and shelter, the soil will not hold water, which will cause floods. 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. Instead I highly encourage the administration to take a look at stopping deforestation which would bring way more benefits and support from us Americans, stopping deforestation would significantly combat climate change by reducing emissions and increasing carbon absorption, stabilize weather patterns (less drought/flooding), preserve vast biodiversity (habitats for land species), protect water cycles, prevent soil erosion, offer new medicines, and reduce the risk of zoonotic diseases, acting as a crucial emergency break for the planet s health. Thank you for you re time, Sincerely, Kaylee L. Fort Worth, TX
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-592019
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Hi. I'm here to state that I strongly oppose Trump's plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. These forests keep our water clean for 33 states. They're home to salmon, grizzlies, deer, wolves, and so on. They produce more oxygen. When we tear down these forests, this will create problems for future generations. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected our wildlife from roadbuilding and logging, preserving irreplaceable wildlife habitat, sources of clean water, and recreation areas for future generations. The Trump 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. Increasing roadbuilding will increase wildfires because more than 80% of wildfires occur within 800 meters of roads. I mean, tons of cars being near our forests? Of course this will cause issues. Forests are not a farm 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, Amber M. Cypress, TX
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-593225
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I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop or destroy 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. Keeps all ecosystems alive away from humans destructive nature and has been protected 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. They should never be aloud this ! 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. It would in danger many animals wildlife and humans all together because we need nature and plants and clean water to sustain life. We can't let the greed destroy more of earth. 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. Plus they would be destroy far more trees when unnecessary. 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. bigger trees also naturally help cool off the land.Forests are not a crop to be used to line the pockets of industry executives. The should be focusing on fixing inflation not causing more damage. The forest sustain fish, birds, wildlife and some people who Injoy outdoors the big old trees help , 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, Mya S. Marion, OH
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-593373
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I am editing this in hopes that you read and take this to heart. 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. Going back to 3rd grade science, trees create carbon dioxide, which helps us breathe. Please dont allow more concrete jungles to impose on our ability to breathe and live comfortably. The world is already a hard enough place for many. 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. I implore you to look up the many cases of fires caused by dragging trailer chains, hot cigarette butts, and other man-induced wildfires that would only increase the chances of wildfires if we create and pave more 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. Again, think of the oxygen YOU breathe. 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. Thank you for reading, and I truly hope these cries do not go unheard. Sincerely, Jessica B. Kemp, TX
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-593862
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I'm sure you're getting many of these. I as well as many oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. It is mor harm than good to destroy over 50 million acres of roadless areas in our national forests. As they 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 refutes those values and makes our land more destroyed than it already is. 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.The proposed repeal is being falsely justified as a wildfire-prevention measure. The reality of it is that by increasing roadbuilding it only increases wildfires because more than 80% of wildfires occur within 800 meters of roads. Along with that, increasing timber production means cutting down tons of giant trees. That are hundreds of years old. 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. Not just that but are you seriously going to risk the extinction of more wildlife for the selfish endeavors of money hungry inhumane investors? I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule and protect our forests. As we all can see the inhumanity and destruction that can be done if said is not protected. Sincerely, Sebastian S. Gulfport, MS
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-594145
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I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. 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, Jamies H. Salina, KS
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-596763
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PLEASE DO NOT CUT DOWN OUR FORESTS! Repealing the Roadless Rule is short-sighted and goes against the message of the current administration to Make America Great Again. Cutting down our forests will not make America great, it will simply make this country even more dangerous to exist in. I strongly 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, and for decades 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. Although the proposed repeal is being justified as a wildfire-prevention measure, increasing roadbuilding will only increase wildfires because more than 80% of wildfires occur within 800 meters of roads! Forests are not a crop to be used to line the pockets of industry executives. They sustain fish, birds, wildlife and people, filter drinking water, provide recreational opportunities and absorb and store carbon from the air. Even if you personally don't believe in climate change, surely you believe in the right to explore the woods and the right to recreation within pristine environments. 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, Daria P. Wappingers Falls, NY
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I oppose the Trump administration s plans to repeal the roadless rule and develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. The over 50 million acres of roadless wilderness in this country are important to preserving irreplaceable wildlife habitat, protecting sources of clean water, and keeping recreation areas available for future generations. Trump administration s proposal to remove the roadless rule threatens all this! More than 80% of wildfires occur within 800 meters of roads! This cannot be amended under the guise of some sort of fire prevention!Forests are not a crop to be used to line the pockets of industry executives. They sustain fish, birds, wildlife and people, filter drinking water, provide recreational opportunities and absorb and store carbon, helping us to fight climate change, and are the most resilient to wildfire. These lands belong to all Americans, not the timber industry. The pristine lands protected by the Roadless Rule provide an extraordinary landscape for numerous backcountry recreation activities; sustain sensitive wildlife species that need undeveloped lands and cannot survive without them; and provide clean, clear drinking water for communities across the country. Without protection for these roadless lands, all of those benefits will be jeopardized. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule and protect our forests. Sincerely, Amy C. Homer, AK
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-597148
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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. The citizens of the US own the national forests. We decide what we want. And, we want the national forests protected. So, stop going against the will of the people. 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, Sharon C. Boonton, NJ
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-560635
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As a student at the University of California, Irvine majoring in Earth System Science, I heavily I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. 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, Jaylene H. Covina, CA
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