I am an avid outdoor recreationist who regularly visits roadless areas on America's national forests and I support the No Action alternative in the current DEIS.
I am deeply concerned for with the idea of rescinding the Roadless Rule, which is extremely important to the outdoor recreation community and the outdoor recreation economy. The rescission would remove important protections for approximately 45 million acres of backcountry national forests, including more than 25,000 miles of trails, 10,000 climbing routes, nearly 1,000 miles of whitewater, and more than 10,000 miles of mountain biking.
I strongly support maintaining the Roadless Rule as is. Outdoor recreation is a crucial part of our country's economy, and rescinding the Roadless Rule is unpopular and unnecessary.
I’m most concerned for the unique areas around Mackey Mountain Grandfather RD, Woods Mountain Grandfather RD, and Black Mountain Pisgah Ranger District