Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Posted September 14, 2026 On Regulations.gov
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Please continue to Safeguard about 25% of all U.S. national forest lands across 39 states. Do not rescind the roadless rule. Banning new roads and large-scale logging will keep the forest intact for wildlife.
Our Florida parks, Ocala National Forest, Osceola National Forest, and Apalachicola National Forest help maintain and protect local water health, including the St. Johns River, Alexander Springs, and Apalachicola Bay.
I urge you not to rescind the Roadless Rule. The almost 45 million acres of roadless forests across our country are critically important for the protection of valuable fish and wildlife habitat, water quality, drinking water, and recreational opportunities.
Roadless areas filter water, provide refuge for endangered plants and animals, and support a multi-billion-dollar outdoor recreation economy.
Please, consider the importance of maintaining the ecological integrity of these valuable public lands and the benefits they provide by keeping the Roadless Rule intact.