I support keeping the Roadless Rule and continuing to protect the remaining roadless areas within the Los Padres National Forest.
I was fortunate to grow up spending a great deal of time outdoors, and those experiences gave me a lasting appreciation for wild places and the importance of protecting them. Being able to experience nature in its more untouched form shaped how I see and value the natural world, and I believe we have a responsibility to preserve those opportunities for future generations.
Roadless areas provide essential habitat where wildlife can thrive with less disturbance, while also helping protect biodiversity and intact ecosystems. These wild spaces have value simply because they exist as they are — places where nature can continue to function without being altered or fragmented.
The Los Padres National Forest is an important part of California's natural landscape, and its roadless areas deserve continued protection. I urge decision-makers to maintain the Roadless Rule and ensure the