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. Sierra Club

    “This administration's commitment to Make America Healthy is being contradicted when trees are cut down. They Make America Healthy! The…”From the organisation's submission: FS-2025-0001-480496

    15 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Environmental Protection BiodiversityPublic Opinion SupportWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Sierra Club also uploaded its campaign in files: 20,135 entries in 1 upload, (Bulk Upload).

    Letter FS-2025-0001-540765 · 14 versions · 14 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

    15 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24
    Climate Carbon StorageRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

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

    Letter FS-2025-0001-564975 · 14 versions · 15 added their own words · names Tongass National Forest

  3. SaveRoadlessForests.com

    “Attached are 20 comments submitted through SaveRoadlessForests.com on 9/12/2026”From the organisation's cover comment: FS-2025-0001-599254

    15 submissionsOpposes rescission
    Sentiment Only

    SaveRoadlessForests.com also uploaded its campaign in files: 3,143 entries in 16 uploads, (Bulk Upload).

    Letter FS-2025-0001-599254

  4. Earthjustice

    “I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. This is coming from a…”From the action page: https://earthjustice.org/?p=45378

    15 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Environmental Protection BiodiversityRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

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

    Letter FS-2025-0001-588338 · 15 versions · 14 added their own words · names Tongass National Forest

  5. Trout Unlimited

    “As a long time lover of wild spaces, the plan to desecrate Roadless areas is beyond belief. Biodiversity and the natural ecosystem is…”From the action page: https://www.tu.org/roadless-areas-defending-americas-sporting-lands/

    14 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24
    Forest Management WildfireRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-233187 · 14 versions · 14 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

    14 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 6/24
    Environmental Protection BiodiversityForest Management WildfireWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-253239 · 14 versions · 14 added their own words

  7. 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

    14 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 9/24
    Environmental Protection BiodiversityForest Management WildfireWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-431235 · 12 versions · 13 added their own words

  8. Sierra Club

    “Please protect our forests and public lands, so that future generations may enjoy them. Keep the Roadless Rule intact. The Forest Service…”From the organisation's submission: FS-2025-0001-480496

    14 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Public Opinion SupportWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Sierra Club also uploaded its campaign in files: 20,135 entries in 1 upload, (Bulk Upload).

    Letter FS-2025-0001-372564 · 12 versions · 14 added their own words

  9. 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

    14 submissionsOpposes rescissionA2 moderateSubstance 9/24
    Environmental Protection BiodiversityForest Management WildfireWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-251856 · 14 versions · 14 added their own words

  10. Earthjustice

    “Hello, my name is Zion McCallister. I am a 20 year old college student and I oppose the Trump administration’s plans to rescind the Roadless…”From the action page: https://earthjustice.org/action/protect-forests-from-massive-expansion-of-logging

    14 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Climate Carbon StorageRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

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

    Letter FS-2025-0001-366585 · 3 versions · names Tongass National Forest

  11. “I oppose rescinding the Roadless Rule without implementing clear safeguards for mature and old-growth forests to protect them from exposure…”
    14 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24
    Environmental Protection BiodiversityForest Management Wildfire

    Letter FS-2025-0001-447197 · 5 versions

  12. League of Conservation Voters

    “Old growth forests are IRREPLACEABLE!!!! Stop the small minded, greedy and wreckless rollback. As an environmentalist and member 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

    14 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Climate Carbon StorageEnvironmental Protection BiodiversityResource Development ExtractionWater Quality Quantity

    Letter FS-2025-0001-464319 · 14 versions · 14 added their own words · names Tongass National Forest

  13. “Keep the roadless rule in place!”
    14 submissionsOpposes rescission
    Sentiment Only

    Letter FS-2025-0001-226798

  14. “Living in Pocahontas County, WV I can the Monongahela National Forest home. The beauty draws me in and has led me develop a love of hiking…”
    14 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24
    Environmental Protection BiodiversityRecreation Tourism Public UseResource Development ExtractionWater Quality Quantity

    Letter FS-2025-0001-345465 · names Monongahela National Forest, Cheat Mountain, Seneca Creek

  15. “Comment Attached.”
    14 submissions

    Letter FS-2025-0001-476177

  16. “Dear Secretary Brooke Rollins, I write to you in strong opposition to USDA's proposal to eliminate, weaken, or alter the 2001 Roadless Rule…”
    14 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24
    Climate Carbon StorageForest Management WildfireWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-307674 · 14 versions · 5 added their own words

  17. “I urge you to keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place. For 25 years, the Rule has stood between 45 million acres of forest and the…”
    14 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24
    Environmental Protection BiodiversityWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-481308 · 14 versions · 7 added their own words

  18. “Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule. For 25 years, this…”
    14 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24
    Environmental Protection BiodiversityRecreation Tourism Public UseResource Development ExtractionWater Quality Quantity

    Letter FS-2025-0001-506025 · 14 versions · 12 added their own words

  19. “We barely have anywhere to go backpacking in the midwest. Leave those wild areas alone! How do you want your legacy to be remembered? I…”
    14 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24
    Climate Carbon StorageEnvironmental Protection BiodiversityRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality Quantity

    Letter FS-2025-0001-530074 · 14 versions · 14 added their own words

  20. 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

    14 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-2025-0001-546521 · 13 versions · 14 added their own words · names Tongass National Forest

  21. SaveRoadlessForests.com

    “Attached are 20 comments submitted through SaveRoadlessForests.com on 8/21/2026”From the organisation's cover comment: FS-2025-0001-540334

    14 submissionsOpposes rescission
    Sentiment Only

    SaveRoadlessForests.com also uploaded its campaign in files: 3,143 entries in 16 uploads, (Bulk Upload).

    Letter FS-2025-0001-540334

  22. “TLDR; don’t sell our national treasures to corporations that will pillage and only profit themselves. These lands were protected for future…”
    14 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24

    Letter FS-2025-0001-540002 · 14 versions · 13 added their own words

  23. 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

    14 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24
    Climate Carbon StorageRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

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

    Letter FS-2025-0001-564359 · 14 versions · 5 added their own words · names Tongass National Forest

  24. “Dear Secretary Rollins, I strongly oppose the Proposed Rule rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule. Rolling back the Roadless Rule will open…”
    14 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24
    Environmental Protection BiodiversityGovernance Policy ProcessResource Development Extraction

    Letter FS-2025-0001-566002 · 14 versions · 13 added their own words

  25. American Rivers

    “Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear In response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement that it is proposing a…”From the action page: https://act.americanrivers.org/page/101689/action/1

    14 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Environmental Protection BiodiversityWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-561483 · 14 versions · 14 added their own words

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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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