Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 0/24Posted September 16, 2026 On Regulations.gov
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To the individual/s reading this comment. When was the last time you connected with nature, unattached from your phone? How did it make you feel? At peace, present, excited, made you wonder, got you asking questions, lessened your stress, made you feel small (in a good way), etc. The natural work can put a lot into perspective and connect you back to how we as humans used to live. It can be scary to go out into what may be unknown, but it is much more scary to loose that option to choose. Our National Forests are a place where we can go to connect with nature and heal from the stress of the constant buzz of everyday life. I have so many amazing memories in the Los Padres NF, Inyo NF, Tahoe NF, Salmon-Challis NF, and many more. These are places where I could be present with friends and family, enjoy connecting with the "untouched" natural world, and disconnecting from my devices because there was no cell service. Taking away the roadless rule will strip the America people of that connection, will continue to fragment wild habitat for North America's amazing wildlife, and increase the risk of catastrophic wildfire across the country. The American people want our public lands protected for the future. It is time for our representatives to fully hear that message and take action. It breaks my heart that we have to keep fighting so hard to have our voices heard. Please to whoever this comment reaches fight to protect our public lands so the next generations can enjoy and steward this amazing planet, because its pretty damn awesome and deserves our respect.