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. 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
    Environmental Protection BiodiversityRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality Quantity

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

    Letter FS-2025-0001-568941 · 14 versions · 10 added their own words

  2. “Dear Joshua White, I grew up in Southeast Alaska, surrounded by the Tongass and its natural beauty, knowing also that it was essential to…”
    14 submissionsOpposes rescissionA3 weakSubstance 12/24
    Cultural Heritage IndigenousEconomic Impact FiscalEnvironmental Protection BiodiversityRecreation Tourism Public Use

    Letter FS-2025-0001-575018 · 13 versions · 14 added their own words · names Tongass National Forest

  3. “Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, se01nsnn se01nsnn , Please don't let trump ruin this too! As someone who cares deeply about…”
    14 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24
    Environmental Protection BiodiversityRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality Quantity

    Letter FS-2025-0001-589075 · 13 versions · 12 added their own words · names Smoky Mountains

  4. Trout Unlimited

    “The roadless areas in public lands are like gold to our country. For me and my family fishing for trout and salmon has been super important…”From the action page: https://www.tu.org/roadless-areas-defending-americas-sporting-lands/

    14 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Forest Management WildfireRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-602787 · 14 versions · 14 added their own words

  5. Trout Unlimited

    “The 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule conserves over 58 million acres of multiple-use public lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service…”From the action page: https://www.tu.org/roadless-areas-defending-americas-sporting-lands/

    13 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24
    Recreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-227461 · 13 versions · 1 added their own words

  6. “Please do NOT rescind the Roadless Rule! We need to protect our wilderness and wildlife from motorized vehicles.”
    13 submissionsOpposes rescission
    Environmental Protection BiodiversityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-233419 · 4 versions

  7. “I oppose rescinding the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Please select the No Action alternative and retain the rule. Roadless national…”
    13 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24
    Environmental Protection BiodiversityForest Management WildfireRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality Quantity

    Letter FS-2025-0001-267257 · 4 versions

  8. Sierra Club

    “I enjoyed visiting this type of public forest when I was younger. I still appreciate the forest service next to my land. Please keep the…”From the organisation's submission: FS-2025-0001-480496

    13 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24
    Environmental Protection BiodiversityPublic Opinion SupportWater Quality Quantity

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

    Letter FS-2025-0001-314384 · 13 versions · 13 added their own words

  9. 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

    13 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Water Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-284492 · 13 versions · 13 added their own words

  10. “Acting Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination, USDA Forest Service Joshua White,Dear Joshua White, USDA Forest Service Acting Director…”
    13 submissionsOpposes rescissionA3 weakSubstance 8/24
    Cultural Heritage IndigenousEnvironmental Protection BiodiversityRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality Quantity

    Letter FS-2025-0001-363409 · 13 versions · 12 added their own words · names White Mountain National Forest, White Mountain

  11. Sierra Club

    “I want to spend the rest of my life running trails in our beautiful country. The forest isnt for sale its for the people and animals within…”From the organisation's submission: FS-2025-0001-480496

    13 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Public Opinion SupportRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

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

    Letter FS-2025-0001-316139 · 13 versions · 13 added their own words

  12. “Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation Public Comment,Last year, more than 625,000 people from across the United States wrote to the…”
    13 submissionsOpposes rescissionA3 weakSubstance 7/24
    Cultural Heritage IndigenousForest Management WildfireTribal SovereigntyWater Quality Quantity

    Letter FS-2025-0001-425248 · 13 versions · 13 added their own words · names Tongass National Forest

  13. “I strongly support keeping the Roadless Rule in place and protecting our remaining roadless national forest lands.”
    13 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24
    Sentiment Only

    Letter FS-2025-0001-312935 · 3 versions

  14. Earthjustice

    “The following absolutely reflects my beliefs about the importance of protecting our pristine national forests. I feel very strongly that the…”From the action page: https://earthjustice.org/action/protect-forests-from-massive-expansion-of-logging

    13 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24
    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-2025-0001-375848 · 9 versions · 8 added their own words · names Tongass National Forest

  15. Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance

    “Dear Secretary Rollins, I strongly urge you NOT to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule (Roadless Rule). The nearly 45 million…”From the action page: https://suwa.quorum.us/campaign/169441/

    13 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24
    Environmental Protection BiodiversityForest Management WildfireRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality Quantity

    Letter FS-2025-0001-401131 · 8 versions · 2 added their own words

  16. 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

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

    Letter FS-2025-0001-462083 · 13 versions · 13 added their own words · names Tongass National Forest

  17. “As a staunch environmentalist, I am writing in strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule currently…”
    13 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Climate Carbon StorageEnvironmental Protection BiodiversityWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-464183 · 12 versions · 3 added their own words · names Tongass National Forest

  18. “SAVE OUR FORESTS!!!!!”
    13 submissions

    Letter FS-2025-0001-233297

  19. CalWild

    “I oppose the proposed repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. I urge you to maintain the existing Rule as is. The Roadless Rule…”From the action page: https://www.calwild.org/defendroadlessdefendrivers/

    13 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Forest Management WildfireRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-342817 · 2 versions · 1 added their own words · names Middle Fork, South Fork

  20. CalWild

    “I oppose the proposed repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule and urge you to maintain the existing Rule as is. The Roadless Rule…”From the action page: https://www.calwild.org/defendroadlessdefendrivers/

    13 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24
    Recreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-345166 · 2 versions

  21. “I oppose the repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. There are 63 roadless areas along 288 miles of the PCT in California, Oregon and…”
    13 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24
    Climate Carbon StorageForest Management WildfireRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-280362 · 12 versions · 12 added their own words

  22. “I oppose the Forest Service's proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Roadless forests are some of our most valuable…”
    13 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24
    Climate Carbon StorageEnvironmental Protection BiodiversityRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality Quantity

    Letter FS-2025-0001-265560 · 13 versions · 11 added their own words

  23. “For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has conserved some of our nation's most intact fish and wildlife habitat, protected clean water, and…”
    13 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24
    Forest Management WildfireRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-224026 · 12 versions · 8 added their own words

  24. “Good morning, I am writing to oppose the proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule (RIN 0596-AD66; Docket…”
    13 submissionsOpposes rescissionA3 weakSubstance 8/24
    Forest Management WildfireGovernance Policy ProcessWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-377924 · 11 versions · 2 added their own words

  25. “California's inventoried roadless areas are where our rivers begin. They shelter the headwaters and cold-water refuges that native trout…”
    13 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Forest Management WildfireWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-274631 · 13 versions · 6 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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