“wildfires are more likely to start in roaded areas”
“do not want to see my taxpayer dollars spent on road development”
What it names
Roadless areas
Rocky Mountain
The comment
Please keep the Roadless Rule in place. This rule has led to the protection of millions of acres of national forest where my family and I enjoy spending time recreating. We are grateful for the in-tact landscapes that support vibrant plant and wildlife populations. I am a resident of the Rocky Mountain west where wildfires remain a top concern. Research supports that wildfires are more likely to start in roaded areas compared to roadless. I do not want to see my taxpayer dollars spent on road development and road maintenance. The national forests are a key part of the public lands system which supports a massive outdoor recreation industry. Outdoor recreation is a key part of the economy of the state I live in and I want to support rules like the Roadless Rule to protect our industry and foster growth for my state.