“Mr. Schultz, Please keep the 2001 Roadless Rule intact by opting for Alternative 1. I live in a fire prone…”

Mr. Schultz, Please keep the 2001 Roadless Rule intact by opting for Alternative 1. I live in a fire prone area along the US-Mexico border, with Coronado National Forest literally bordering our backyard. Our home was spared during the 2011 Monument Fire, however it burned down trees within 15 feet of our house. Fire is a constant and pervasive threat in Southern Arizona, and the canyons here are particularly difficult if not impossible to effectively fight fires in once they’ve begun. As wildfires are more than four times as likely to occur in areas with roads, rescinding this rule could directly endanger my family and our neighbors. The American People overwhelmingly support this rule and our public lands, with nearly 75% of people preferring the roadless rule remain in place. I ask that you please take the popular position of maintaining the roadless rule, and help protect not just our national forests, but the people who live amongst them. Sincerely, Brett Thompson 5179 E Lower Stump Canyon Rd Hereford, AZ 85615 bthompson8@gmail.com