Comment Analysis · Docket FS-2025-0001

Organised campaigns.

Every campaign, by how it reached the agency: choose Individual Submission or Bulk Upload.

What a campaign is

A campaign is an organised effort by a group to get people to weigh in on the rule. The group writes a letter or a petition, asks its supporters to add their names or their own words, and gets the result to the agency. However it arrives, it is one campaign. It can arrive in two ways, and each is counted its own way.

The count is of entries, not people. A posted comment carries no name, so a person who posted the letter and also signed the petition is two entries, and cannot be matched.

The campaigns whose supporters posted the letter themselves, largest first by how many times it was posted. Each counts as one unique comment, however many posted it. Where the group behind a campaign is known, it is named, with how we know; otherwise the campaign is named by how its letter opens.

811 campaigns

Each campaign's organisation where known, its letter, how many submitted it, its position and ratings, and the topics it raises.

  1. “Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, To Those Who Love Our Country and Its Land, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to…”
    19 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24
    Environmental Protection BiodiversityRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality Quantity

    Letter FS-2025-0001-547770 · 19 versions · 18 added their own words

  2. Earthjustice

    “I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. The over 50 million…”From the action page: https://earthjustice.org/?p=45378

    19 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Climate Carbon StorageEnvironmental Protection BiodiversityRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality Quantity

    Earthjustice also uploaded its campaign in files: 40,115 entries in 1 upload, (Bulk Upload).

    Letter FS-2025-0001-560585 · 18 versions · 19 added their own words · names Tongass National Forest

  3. “"I am writing as a public lands user to oppose the proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule (Roadless Rule). As a…”
    19 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 7/24
    Environmental Protection BiodiversityForest Management WildfireRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality Quantity

    Letter FS-2025-0001-596260 · 19 versions · 16 added their own words · names Aurora Crater, Coyote North, Glass Mountain, Independence Creek, Laurel Mcgee, Log Cabin Saddlebag, Mono Craters, Mt. Hicks, Rock Creek, San Joaquin, Soldier Canyon, Tioga Lake, Wheeler Ridge

  4. “The people that will benefit from your planned destruction of nature already have enough money. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule in…”
    18 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24
    Climate Carbon StorageRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-311676 · 18 versions · 18 added their own words

  5. Bears Belong

    “I strongly oppose the U.S. Forest Service's proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. For nearly 25 years, the Roadless…”Named in the letter: Bears Belong. The Roadless Rule: How rescinding the Roadless Rule will negatively impact grizzlies. https://www.bearsbelong.com/roadless-rule

    18 submissionsOpposes rescissionA2 moderateSubstance 10/24
    Climate Carbon StorageForest Management WildfireWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-250776 · 18 versions · 17 added their own words

  6. Bears Belong

    “I strongly oppose the U.S. Forest Service's proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. For nearly 25 years, the Roadless…”Named in the letter: Bears Belong. The Roadless Rule: How rescinding the Roadless Rule will negatively impact grizzlies. https://www.bearsbelong.com/roadless-rule

    18 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 8/24
    Environmental Protection BiodiversityForest Management WildfireWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-434673 · 17 versions · 5 added their own words

  7. “Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation Public Comment,Last year, more than 625,000 people from across the United States wrote to the…”
    18 submissionsOpposes rescissionA3 weakSubstance 7/24
    Cultural Heritage IndigenousTribal SovereigntyWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-370120 · 18 versions · 18 added their own words · names Tongass National Forest

  8. League of Conservation Voters

    “PLEASE STOP THIS!!! PLEASE stop destroying our environment. As an environmentalist and member of the League of Conservation Voters, I am…”Named in the letter: As an environmentalist and member of the League of Conservation Voters, I am writing in strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule

    18 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Climate Carbon StorageEnvironmental Protection BiodiversityWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-464326 · 18 versions · 11 added their own words · names Tongass National Forest

  9. “To whom it may concern, RE: Docket FS-2025-0001-223869 Please accept my formal comment attached as…”
    18 submissionsNeutral / unclearA0 noneSubstance 1/24
    Sentiment Only

    Letter FS-2025-0001-285538 · 18 versions

  10. “KEEP IT ROADLESS”
    18 submissions

    Letter FS-2025-0001-228858

  11. “Dear U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz, I’m writing to urge you to choose Alternative 1 and keep the 2001 Roadless Rule intact. For 25…”
    18 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 7/24
    Environmental Protection BiodiversityGovernance Policy ProcessRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality Quantity

    Letter FS-2025-0001-344457

  12. “Roadless areas in our national forests are not disposable. Many are mature or old-growth forests—irreplaceable ecosystems that protect plant…”
    18 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24
    Cultural Heritage IndigenousEnvironmental Protection BiodiversityWater Quality Quantity

    Letter FS-2025-0001-272679 · 14 versions · 5 added their own words

  13. “To the U.S. Forest Service and Department of Agriculture, I am writing to you in order to oppose the repealing of the roadless rule…”
    18 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Climate Carbon StorageEnvironmental Protection BiodiversityResource Development ExtractionWater Quality Quantity

    Letter FS-2025-0001-353570 · 17 versions · 18 added their own words

  14. “Secretary Brooke Rollins U.S. Department of Agriculture 201 14th Street SW Washington, DC 20250 Thomas Schultz Chief, U.S. Forest Service…”
    18 submissionsOpposes rescissionA2 moderateSubstance 11/24
    Environmental Protection BiodiversityGovernance Policy ProcessTribal SovereigntyWater Quality Quantity

    Letter FS-2025-0001-359612 · 16 versions · 18 added their own words · names Tongass National Forest

  15. “To whom it may concern, RE: Docket FS-2025-0001-223869 Please accept my formal comment attached as…”
    18 submissionsNeutral / unclearA0 noneSubstance 1/24
    Sentiment Only

    Letter FS-2025-0001-419179 · 18 versions · 14 added their own words

  16. “I am in opposition to the proposed removal of the “Roadless Rule”. Despite broad public opposition to its plan, the administration is moving…”
    18 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24
    Environmental Protection BiodiversityForest Management WildfireWater Quality Quantity

    Letter FS-2025-0001-363716 · 18 versions · 13 added their own words · names Tahoe National Forest

  17. “Going through with this decision to repeal the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule will cause immense harm to our country. Rather than…”
    18 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24
    Environmental Protection BiodiversityForest Management WildfireScientific Research Evidence

    Letter FS-2025-0001-349416 · 18 versions · 12 added their own words

  18. “"I am writing as a public lands user, recreationist to oppose the proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule (Roadless…”
    18 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 7/24
    Environmental Protection BiodiversityForest Management WildfireRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality Quantity

    Letter FS-2025-0001-510949 · 18 versions · 12 added their own words · names Coyote North, Glass Mountain, Laurel Mcgee, Rock Creek, San Joaquin, Wheeler Ridge

  19. “This provides one of the strongest nationwide safeguards protecting wolves, grizzly bears, and other wide-ranging carnivores from a national…”
    18 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 0/24
    Environmental Protection BiodiversityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-532631 · 15 versions · 7 added their own words

  20. “Please maintain protections for the 45 million acres of wild and roadless forests and don’t rescind or alter the Roadless Area Conservation…”
    18 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24
    Environmental Protection BiodiversityRecreation Tourism Public UseWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-596364 · 16 versions · 17 added their own words

  21. “I oppose rescinding the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Please retain its protections for inventoried roadless areas. I am concerned…”
    18 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24
    Environmental Protection BiodiversityWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-598316 · 14 versions · 9 added their own words

  22. “Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation Public Comment,Last year, more than 625,000 people from across the United States wrote to the…”
    17 submissionsOpposes rescissionA3 weakSubstance 8/24
    Cultural Heritage IndigenousForest Management WildfireTribal SovereigntyWater Quality Quantity

    Letter FS-2025-0001-329298 · 17 versions · 17 added their own words · names Tongass National Forest

  23. League of Conservation Voters

    “As an environmentalist and member of the League of Conservation Voters, I am writing in strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the…”Named in the letter: As an environmentalist and member of the League of Conservation Voters, I am writing in strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule

    17 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24
    Climate Carbon StorageEnvironmental Protection BiodiversityForest Management WildfireWater Quality Quantity

    Letter FS-2025-0001-465692 · 17 versions · 9 added their own words · names Tongass National Forest

  24. International Fund for Animal Welfare

    “Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I urge the U.S. Forest Service to keep intact the existing Roadless Area Conservation Rule…”From the action page: https://action.ifaw.org/page/199462/action/1

    17 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24
    Environmental Protection BiodiversityPublic Opinion SupportRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality Quantity

    Letter FS-2025-0001-395874 · 16 versions · 17 added their own words

  25. “The Trump administration's repeal of the Roadless Conservation Rule to increase timber production on our public lands and national forests…”
    17 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 0/24
    Environmental Protection BiodiversityResource Development ExtractionWater Quality Quantity

    Letter FS-2025-0001-234381 · 15 versions · 5 added their own words

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Please cite us. This analysis is the intellectual property of Roadless.org and Nicholas Holshouser. You are welcome to reproduce it — every reproduction must include this citation:
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How it works. Position and topic classification is performed by a large language model (the open-weight Qwen3.8 27B) that reads each comment and labels its position — supports, opposes, or neutral — and the topics it raises. Copies and campaigns are found by hashes of the text and the overlap of six-to-eight-word phrases, grouped into text families; every unique figure counts one family once. Sentence embeddings (Qwen3) find reworded templates, shown under Organized campaigns, and cross-check the families; lexical, syntactic and stylometric features (TF-IDF, spaCy) score each comment’s originality for review. Neither decides a copy count. The full method is on the Methodologies page of roadless.org.

The full method. Every step, why it is done that way, its known limits and a glossary: Methodologies →

The data. The full canonical dataset — every comment on Docket FS-2025-0001 — is available from Regulations.gov's bulk download, the canonical source: https://www.regulations.gov/bulkdownload. Download the CSV directly (Regulations.gov keeps this link working until October 18, 2026): https://bulk-downloads.regulations.gov/mv4-z8fw-q5jx.csv.

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