This is regarding the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. I can't believe that we are even considering legislation that would make it possible to build roads in these areas. We live near the Ocala National Forest and have visited it many times in hopes of seeing some of the wildlife that make it thier home. One fervent wish of ours is to see the Florida Scrub Jay, an endagered bird that makes it's home there. We are still hoping that one day we will be able to spot it when we visit there. We are very frightened that this legislation will destroy that dream. We don't live quite as close to the Apalachicola National Forest, but, it is also a place we have visited frequently hoping to see the Red Cokakaded Woodpecker that makes that area it's home. Also another location that would be permenantely destroyed if this proposed rule goes through.
We feel deeply attached to both of these Forests and firmly believe that if this new rule is allowed to be voted into place it would be further devistation of areas that need to be protected forever.