“Most wildfires are caused by humans and most human-caused fires occur near roads”
The comment
Frankly, humans do not need easy access to every corner of the earth. Leave room for nature and adventure.
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,
Miki Kwak
Pennington, NJ 08534