I grew up spending summers in western North Carolina's pristine forests, specifically near the Upper Wilson Creek, Lost Cove Creek and Harper Creek wilderness areas. I learned to fish, hike, climb, sleep in a tent, hang out by a campfire, and enjoy the serenity of nature in these places. I would like these areas to remain as undisturbed as possible. There are a sufficient number of roads to access private property and public hiking trails. We should keep and preserve what we have. We do not need additional development in beloved places, especially ones with as much biodiversity and history as in this part of Pisgah National Forest. As wildfires become more common and water becomes more scarce, more roads increase the risks to both. This proposed change would also come at considerable cost to the taxpayer with the necessity of new construction and maintenance. Let's preserve the beauty of our rural areas and natural ecosystems.