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Once wild forests are gone, they cannot be replaced. And there is no telling what kind of amazing pharmaceuticals could be found in these places. There is no telling what new or lost species might be found in these untrammeled places.
Please maintain protections for the 45 million acres of wild and roadless forests and don’t rescind or alter the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. More roads ALWAYS mean more fires. ALWAYS.
These forests are full of mature and old-growth trees that provide important wildlife habitat. They’re our favorite places to hike, fish and camp. Wild forests should remain protected from road-building, commercial logging and mining.
Industrial activity would destroy the trees and trails we love. Keep our national forests wild.
Sincerely,
Mercedes Lackey
16525 E 470 Rd Claremore, OK 74017-4445
helloelsie@gmail.com