Roadless.org — Defend the Roadless Rule

Federal Register notices, peer-reviewed papers, fact sheets, and other primary documents to ground your comment in verifiable sources.

ESSENTIAL RESOURCES

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About This Website

Internal reference

Learn how this site works and how to build powerful, fact-based comments.

Everything to Know About America's Roadless Forests

External resource

Roadless.org has researched hundreds of roadless areas. Maps, species,

ecosystems, history, recreation, and threats — all in one place.

Aplet, Hartger & Dietz (2026): Roads and Wildfire Ignitions

External resource

Peer-reviewed Fire Ecology study using 32 years of contiguous-U.S. wildfire data

— ignition density 7.99 vs. 1.97 fires/1,000 ha near roads vs. roadless.

Pew: An Update on the 'Roadless Rule' (Feb 2026)

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Pew Charitable Trusts analysis with national poll showing 76% voter support —

bipartisan across parties.

Federal Register Notice: Roadless Rule Environmental Impact Statement, Comment Period

PDF document

Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation; National Forest System Lands.

National Roadless Rule Fact Sheet

PDF document

Comprehensive overview of the Roadless Rule's protections, benefits, and current

threats.

Roads & Fire Risk Analysis (2025)

PDF document

Latest research proving roads increase wildfire risk—essential data to counter

industry claims.

Congressional Research Service Report

PDF document

Non-partisan analysis of the Roadless Rule's history, legal framework, and

policy implications.

10th Anniversary Assessment

PDF document

Comprehensive review of the Rule's success in protecting forests and supporting

communities.

Colorado Wildlands Report

PDF document

State-level analysis of roadless area importance for wildlife, recreation, and

water resources.