Our National Forests are one of America's greatest treasures. The Roadless Rule has been instrumental in protecting the 136 plant species and 36 animal species that are designated as threatened or endangered in Florida's National Forests. Ocala National Forest has the largest sand pine scrub ecosysystem in the world! Roadless areas are helping to protect this important ecosystem and are also the largest remaining population of the threatened Florida scrub jay. Roadless areas also are protecting one of the only pristine springs remaining in Florida, Alexander Springs. Roadless areas are supporting and protecting some of the most beautiful remaining stands of of old growth longleaf pines in the Apalachicola National Forest, along with the largest remaining population of the threatened Red-cockaded woodpecker. These are only a few examples of how critical the Roadless Rule areas are in preserving the unique ecosystems and the beauty of our national forests. Please keep the Roadless Rule in effect! All of our national forests need the extra protection that the rule provides to preserve and protect them now and for future generations!