I oppose the Trump administration s plans to develop the last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests. I myself live in a community that is developed within San Bernardino National Forest. I have first hand experienced the effects of wildfires. Removing trees and plants to increase roads will only allow space for more wildfires to start. I have has friends lose their homes and all of their belongings because a car sparked on the side of a highway. Our National Forest systems is a way to fight climate change. Trees are the earth's natural filters. Coming from down the mountain to up the mountain has been best decision for my family. It cleared up any breathing issues we had because these trees that surround my community are cleaning the air for us. If National Forests are removed for unnecessary roads, it will only worsen the health of many Americans. Have you ever heard the expression 'go touch some grass' or 'get some fresh air?' They are said when someone has anxiety, depression, anger, and other negative or harmful emotions. Nature is therapeutic! It is built into human bodies that we need to be outside for not only physical health but our mental health. Destroying nature is not the answer to this country's mental health crisis. There are so many other wonderful reasons why we should protect our National Forest system like protecting the animals species and communities that thrive off the land but I'll leave you with this- don't let this country fall into Idiocracy. No one wants to reminisce with their grandchildren about back in their day, they had their forests to hike. They had the freshest air. They want to experience it with them. We need to do better for our selves and society in the current time and the future.
Sincerely,
Nyah H.
Running Springs, CA