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.

“Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins,Comments for RIN 0596-AD66I strongly oppose the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposal to repeal…”
12 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24
Environmental Protection BiodiversityLegal Regulatory FrameworkScientific Research Evidence
Letter FS-2025-0001-284558 · 12 versions · 10 added their own words
“I am writing to oppose the U.S. Forest Service's proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The Roadless Rule has…”
12 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24
Recreation Tourism Public UseResource Development ExtractionWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat
Letter FS-2025-0001-337573 · 11 versions · 6 added their own words
“Acting Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination, USDA Forest Service Joshua White, Dear Joshua White, USDA Forest Service Acting Director…”
12 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 6/24
Environmental Protection BiodiversityForest Management WildfireRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality Quantity
Letter FS-2025-0001-305982 · 12 versions · 3 added their own words · names White Mountain National Forest
“Re: Rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, Docket FS-2025-0001 I am writing in opposition to the rescission of the 2001 Roadless…”
12 submissionsOpposes rescissionA2 moderateSubstance 10/24
Climate Carbon StorageEnvironmental Protection BiodiversityGovernance Policy ProcessWildlife Habitat
Letter FS-2025-0001-406169 · 12 versions · 6 added their own words
Sierra Club
“Don't let greed win. Protecting our sacred land is more important than profits to logging, mining and other extractive industries. The…”From the organisation's submission: FS-2025-0001-480496
12 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
Environmental Protection BiodiversityPublic Opinion SupportResource Development ExtractionWater Quality Quantity
Sierra Club also uploaded its campaign in files: 20,135 entries in 1 upload, (Bulk Upload).
Letter FS-2025-0001-514500 · 12 versions · 12 added their own words
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
12 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
Water Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat
Letter FS-2025-0001-532076 · 12 versions · 12 added their own words
MountainTrue
“To the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Forest Service: I am writing to convey my strong opposition to any efforts to rescind…”From the action page: https://mountaintrue.org/the-roadless-rule-comment-period-is-now-open/
12 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 7/24
Economic Impact FiscalEnvironmental Protection BiodiversityRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality Quantity
Letter FS-2025-0001-535733 · 11 versions · 9 added their own words
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
12 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-2025-0001-558041 · 11 versions · 8 added their own words · names Tongass National Forest
“Florida’s continuing loss and fragmentation of wildlife habitat make remaining intact public lands increasingly important. New roads…”
12 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24
Environmental Protection BiodiversityWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat
Letter FS-2025-0001-567936 · 11 versions · 6 added their own words
Sierra Club
“Don't destroy our public lands and forests. Leave them for those who come after us to see how amazing they are. The Forest Service should…”From the organisation's submission: FS-2025-0001-480496
12 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
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-2025-0001-539256 · 11 versions · 12 added their own words
“Please protect wild spaces Once they are gone they are gone forever In Central Oregon, there are close to 200,000 acres of Inventoried…”
12 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 6/24
Forest Management WildfireRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat
Letter FS-2025-0001-592364 · 12 versions · 11 added their own words · names Deschutes National Forest, Ochoco National Forest
“For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has kept intact our nation’s forests, leading to healthy ecosystems, maintained biodiversity, and countless…”
12 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24
Environmental Protection BiodiversityRecreation Tourism Public Use
Letter FS-2025-0001-567633 · 12 versions · 6 added their own words
Trout Unlimited
“As a fly fishing guide. I take big responsibility in making sure we leave our fish safe and healthy after netting them. We need our fish…”From the action page: https://www.tu.org/roadless-areas-defending-americas-sporting-lands/
12 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
Forest Management WildfireRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat
Letter FS-2025-0001-594690 · 12 versions · 12 added their own words
“"I am writing as a Civilian to oppose the proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule (Roadless Rule). As a Civilian, I…”
12 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 6/24
Climate Carbon StorageEnvironmental Protection BiodiversityForest Management WildfireWater Quality Quantity
Letter FS-2025-0001-605424 · 12 versions · 12 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
“I oppose rescinding the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Please retain its protections for inventoried roadless areas. Freshwater…”
12 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24
Environmental Protection BiodiversityWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat
Letter FS-2025-0001-613736 · 12 versions · 12 added their own words
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
12 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
Climate Carbon StorageForest Management WildfireWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat
Earthjustice also uploaded its campaign in files: 40,115 entries in 1 upload, (Bulk Upload).
Letter FS-2025-0001-610879 · 12 versions · 12 added their own words · names Tongass National Forest
“Please do not allow this damaging policy to pass, roadless areas are crucial for wildlife, recreation, and long term conservation”
11 submissionsOpposes rescission
Environmental Protection BiodiversityRecreation Tourism Public UseWildlife Habitat
Letter FS-2025-0001-233970 · 3 versions
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
11 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 9/24
Environmental Protection BiodiversityForest Management WildfireWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat
Letter FS-2025-0001-257112 · 11 versions · 11 added their own words
Bears Belong
“I strongly oppose the U.S. Forest Service's proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Wilderness areas must be protected…”Named in the letter: Bears Belong. The Roadless Rule: How rescinding the Roadless Rule will negatively impact grizzlies. https://www.bearsbelong.com/roadless-rule
11 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 8/24
Environmental Protection BiodiversityForest Management WildfireWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat
Letter FS-2025-0001-253109 · 11 versions · 11 added their own words
“As someone who cares about our Roadless forests in Wyoming, I urge the Forest Service to retain the 2001 roadless rule by adopting the “No…”
11 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24
Economic Impact FiscalRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat
Letter FS-2025-0001-272290 · 8 versions · 1 added their own words
“Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation Public Comment,Last year, more than 625,000 people from across the United States wrote to the…”
11 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 6/24
Cultural Heritage IndigenousTribal SovereigntyWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat
Letter FS-2025-0001-357526 · 11 versions · 11 added their own words · names Tongass National Forest
“Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation Public Comment,Last year, more than 625,000 people from across the United States wrote to the…”
11 submissionsOpposes rescissionA3 weakSubstance 8/24
Cultural Heritage IndigenousTribal SovereigntyWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat
Letter FS-2025-0001-310063 · 11 versions · 11 added their own words · names Tongass National Forest
“Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation Public Comment,Last year, more than 625,000 people from across the United States wrote to the…”
11 submissionsOpposes rescissionA3 weakSubstance 8/24
Cultural Heritage IndigenousTribal SovereigntyWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat
Letter FS-2025-0001-343857 · 11 versions · 11 added their own words · names Tongass National Forest
“Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation Public Comment,Last year, more than 625,000 people from across the United States wrote to the…”
11 submissionsOpposes rescissionA3 weakSubstance 8/24
Cultural Heritage IndigenousForest Management WildfireTribal SovereigntyWater Quality Quantity
Letter FS-2025-0001-459240 · 11 versions · 11 added their own words · names Tongass National Forest
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
11 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 1/24
Environmental Protection BiodiversityPublic Opinion SupportRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality Quantity
Letter FS-2025-0001-427465 · 11 versions

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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.

Roadless.org — analysis of the public comment docket.
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