As a person who appreciates the many values national forests bring to my state, my wellbeing, our wildlife and more, I support Alternative 1: The “No action alternative” because we should keep the Roadless Rule intact.
A forest that matters to me is the Sequoia National Forest. It has been my second home and I cannot imagine life without it.
Roadless areas keep our forests healthy. They serve as the ecological backbone of our national forest lands and:
- Supply 50% of California’s drinking water
- Support Tribal cultural practices
- Enhance outdoor recreation including backcountry hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, mountain biking, camping, angling, and hunting
- Shelter over 200 imperiled species like the Pacific fisher and Sierra Nevada red fox
- Protect the military mission in part by serving as a crucial buffer against urbanization.
And, more roads mean more wildfire risk. Most wildfires are caused by humans and most human-caused fires occur near roads. We don’t need more.
Please move forward with the No Action Alternative 1: Keep the Roadless Rule intact.
Sincerely,
Lauren Sandifer
West Hollywood, CA 90046