Time is running out to fight Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollin’s unprecedented effort to repeal protections for 45 million acres of roadless forests—what may be the single largest attack on public lands protections in our nation’s history.
This is the last chance for the public to comment before the proposal is finalized: We need a groundswell of protest to ensure these pristine forests aren’t lost to logging and development.
Protected roadless forests are among the nation’s most important and most visited public lands. They safeguard river headwaters that provide drinking water for millions, preserve wildlife habitat for hundreds of species and provide the freedom to explore popular recreation spaces like the Appalachian Trail. Many roadless forests, like parts of the Tongass National Forest in Alaska, are also critical to the livelihood and culture of Indigenous communities.
The Roadless Area Conservation Rule has been in place with bipartisan support for 25 years. Repealing it will only allow reckless logging and unchecked development to irreversibly damage these special places. We must ensure these forests remain protected now so future generations can enjoy the same wild places, healthy ecosystems and outdoor traditions we have today!
Even if the administration moves forward with its proposal, building a strong public record of support for forests is critical to fighting the decision down the road.
Thank you for your advocacy and support.
Sincerely,
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