The Public Record · Docket FS-2025-0001

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  1. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-601086
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    We must protect our public lands from exploitation by extractive processes. We need to keep 30% of our land natural to benefit nature. 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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  2. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-606186
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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 185 submissions in its group.

    Our forests belong to everyone and should be protected for everyone to enjoy for future generations. My family has been spending time at national parks and camping my entire life and I want to pass that tradition on to my grandchildren. There are few places where we can escape, breathe and enjoy the what mother nature has given us. Think of all the wildlife and plants and natural diversity that is essential in our habitat of this earth. We need safeguards kept for our beautiful planet. 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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  3. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-606195
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    I lived in Alaska for 52 incredible years. The roadless rule protects irreplaceable land for future generations. We owe it to future generations to protect these 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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  4. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-606201
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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 185 submissions in its group.

    The Roadless Rule is a foundational rule to preserve our beautiful public lands for others like me who love the untouched landscapes of this amazing country and for future generations to come. Please keep the Roadless Rule intact!! 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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  5. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-606220
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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 185 submissions in its group.

    We need the trees to clean our air the roadless rules are the best rules it keeps our national forests clean from Human Invasion except for the occasional camper don't we can our national state heritage by destroying our national forests 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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  6. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-606222
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    Please do NOT rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule. These wild lands contain acres of pristine national forests across the country. These forests belong to everyone, including future generations. Please do not repeal OR weaken this critical policy. 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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  7. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-606223
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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 185 submissions in its group.

    I dont understand why you would not want to protect what makes our country great. When we travel to these majestic places, we see the inspiration that has driven millions to fight for their country and for their freedom. There is still a wealth of resources in many form in the preservation of this land and its wild inhabitants. 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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  8. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-606245
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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 185 submissions in its group.

    Repealing the Roadless Rule would be an irresponsible travesty and an insult to Teddy Roosevelt. Do the right thing and do not repeal this rule. It would be wrong to do so and if you do you will not be remembered well by your children and grandchildren. 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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  9. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-606263
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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 185 submissions in its group.

    DO NOT OPEN THE NATIONAL PARKS TO DEVELOPMENT. If you TRULY care about this country, you will preserve the natural beauty of the national parks and all their hard work of conservation. If you continue to push to open the parks to development, then you do not deserve your positions in power 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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  10. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-606270
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    I love backpacking and hiking, and I have ever since I was a kid. As an environmental protection major in college and someone who has grown up around the wilderness it is essential that we protect and conserve these spaces not just for human recreation but for the rights and the lives of all of the creatures living in them. We also need to protect drinking water for humans. 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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  11. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-606271
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    As a native Missourian, and today a proud North Carolinian, this rule is foundational to the genuine preservation of our national birthright--our wild public lands. As a country, we've successfully saved these precious remaining wild spaces without unnecessary human intrusion, and we must continue to provide them the maximum protection. Leave the roadless rule as it is, because these places are miracles of conservation, and we only have so much unspoiled land left to protect for all future generations of people, plants and animals. Additionally, as a North Carolinian, I demand the fullest extent of protection of these forests, for the sake of our drinking water in this state. 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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  12. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-606280
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    The Roadless Rule was put in place for a reason. We need to protect our national forests. I have two granddaughters and I would like for them to enjoy our country the same way that I have experienced 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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  13. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-606317
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    For decades the Forest Service has used science combined with environmental and economic sustainability to govern our public lands. The Roadless Conservation Rule incorporated these and other factors, leading to a forward looking management program. These same factors exist today and should be followed. 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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  14. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-606320
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    As a person who utilizes many of the resources available to me as a citizen in our public lands I strongly object to repealing and or any change in our current policy regard roadless federal lands. The experiences I have had in our public lands have been priceless and would be harmed immeasurably by changes in our current policies. 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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  15. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-606394
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    Please do not rescind the roadless act. I have worked in parks for 45 years and keeping eild land intake without roads is the best way to protect wildlife and habitats. Thank you. 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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  16. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-606472
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    We need to protect our earth and all nature. If they don't survive and flourish we're doomed. Something is wrong with humans that don't care to take care of nature and love nature. Please make it a priority to keep our forests safe! 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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  17. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-606602
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    This lifelong Republican takes being conservative very seriously. Let us conserve our air, land, and water, plants, animals, trees, and fungi. We need politicians to listen to our government scientists. D.E. Neyhart xxxo 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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  18. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-606643
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    Public lands are just that - public lands. That is why the weight of public comm nta should be held with more gravity. The legacy of this generation needs to be one of public land protection with the health of our wild lands protected. Practice with integrity! 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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  19. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-606650
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    Designated wilderness is crucial to preserving our natural environment. Building logging roads into these areas fragments wildlife habitat, increases erosion, opens the door to invasive species, and permanently alters landscapes that are increasingly rare. The long\-term value of protecting intact wilderness far outweighs the short-term benefit of extracting more resources. 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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  20. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-606751
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    The roadless rule is a short sighted ploy to destroy and profit off every Americans heritage. We must ensure the rule stays in place. It is the right thing to do! Protect our nation. 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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