“positive impacts on both physical and mental health”
“NIH cites immune support”
The comment
Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation,
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I am invested in the conservation of our national parks and the public lands that sustain them, I urge you to choose the No Action alternative and keep the Roadless Rule in place.
The National Parks serve as protection for clean water, essential wildlife habitat, connected and healthy ecosystems. Additionally, they support outdoor recreation which is proven to have positive impacts on both physical and mental health of humans (the NIH cites immune support, lower risk of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and stress among the many health benefits).
Rescinding the rule would expose these treasured landscapes to new roads and development, fragmenting habitat, degrading waterways, and putting our parks at risk. Perhaps most importantly, many public lands are already available for timber and energy development. Roadless protections apply to only about 30% of National Forest lands, making these remaining intact areas vital for the health and success of future generations.
Please keep the Roadless Rule in place to preserve and protect our most precious resources: our forests, wildlife, clean water, and the national parks.
Lauren Roberts
708 Dayton Ave Apt 2
Dayton, KY 41074-1729
Sincerely,
Lauren Roberts