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My name is Dr Adrienne Greenlaw and I am in favor of the "Roadless Rule", introduced by the Clinton Administration and going into effect in 2001. My family has lived in New Hampshire for several generations and are proud to call this beautiful, mostly rural state, home.
No matter how we make a living, or where we live, we can all appreciate how important it is to preserve national lands including national forests to protect the environment, endangered wildlife, water quality, ecotourism and promote healthy, outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. I have many memories of time spent with family in our beautiful White Mountains.
My family will lose out on making beautiful memories in our national treasures, the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Please don't get rid of the Roadless Rule. How can you look your children and grandchildren in the eye and tell them their future spent in wild, untouched places doesn't matter.
Regarding America's National Forests:
The 2001 Roadless Rule rescission is proposed in order to " increase rural economic opportunity, unleash American energy and natural resources" , and "fully avail itself of America's vast lands and resources." President Trump's executive order 14192 is called "Unleashing prosperity through Deregulation." The environmental impact on wildlife would be irreversible, affecting migration in safe, green space corridors and protecting their shrinking habitat. Mineral and energy development would forever alter the currently untouched landscape. Visible infrastructure, noise and closures would impact the backcountry tourism trade and recreation. In addition, the health of the soils and water supply.
Keep the Roadless Rule. Don't rescind.
Yours sincerely,