Date: 8/31/26 2:28 pm From: Jill Thompson <jilllvscts53...> Subject: [NHBirds] Re: There's a push to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule by the US Forest Service afoot
Thank you for this post. I was unsure how to protest this action and very
much appreciated the links and suggestions. My 3,800 words have been
submitted!
On Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 7:38:33 PM UTC-4 Elaine Faletra wrote:
> Hi Everyone!
>
> This is a really BIG issue and so I write to you all once again for your
> support.
>
> The push to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule by the US Forest Service poses
> a significant threat to places like the White Mountain National Forest, and
> public engagement ahead of the *September 21, 2026* deadline is critical.
> And, incredibly, you can comment!!
>
> And don’t just write ‘I’m against’ or ‘I’m for'. That means NOTHING to
> them and your comment will be trashed. They require an explanation as to
> why you are against or why you are for. Ground your position in tangible
> concerns regarding recreation, erosion, loss of wilderness character, and
> heavy industrial logging impacts. Mention water quality, carbon
> sequestration, protection of endangered species habitats (like the Northern
> Long-eared Bat), birds, wildlife, and the economic value of unfragmented
> backcountry recreation to New Hampshire’s TOURISM ECONOMY.
>
> If this goes through, accept that some of your cherished places in the
> WMNF that have been protected for decades could be logged and roads built
> through.
>
>
> https://www.wmur.com/article/proposal-logging-white-mountain-forest-82826/73556420 >
> The formal public comment portal can be accessed directly at Regulations.gov
> (Docket FS-2025-0001-223869)
> <https://www.regulations.gov/document/FS-2025-0001-223869>.
>
> Best,
>
> Elaine Faletra
> Warren NH
>
