URGENT: Only 4 days left to defend the Roadless Rule - let's talk about it

Yes, the attacks on public lands just keep coming. This time, the USDA is moving to rescind the Roadless Rule (a critical conservation regulation that's protected 30% of our National Forests for nearly 25 years), and the first public comment period closes in just four days.  I break down what the rule is, why it matters, and how you can leave a meaningful comment that goes on record. I also myth-bust claims about wildfire management, accessibility, and economic value, etc. Take action now: Go to regulations.gov and search FS-2025-0001. Share your personal story, cite research, and keep it respectful. Or click here: https://bit.ly/RoadlessRuleComment. Your comment matters! TL;DR The Roadless Rule (since 2001) protects ~58M acres of National Forests (about 30%) from new industrial road-building. USDA is moving to rescind it and is rushing the scoping comment period (only 21 days). Roads do not reduce wildfire risk; they often increase human-caused ignitions and invasive species spread. Roads ≠ accessibility. True access requires intentional infrastructure (bathrooms, trail surfacing/width, maintenance, programs). Forest Service already has 386,000+ miles of roads and a $8.4B maintenance backlog. Adding more is unsafe and unsustainable. Your specific, respectful, and sourced comment becomes part of the public record and matters both now and later in court. It's important! Comment period ends SOON! Deadline: Sept. 19th LINKS Leave your comment here: https://bit.ly/RoadlessRuleComment. Roadless Rule myths debunked: https://www.madeleinewilson.org/post/roadless-rule-myths-debunked-facts-vs-fiction All about public comments: https://www.madeleinewilson.org/post/roadless-rule-public-comment-guide Why removing the Roadless Rule doesn't benefit disabled people: https://www.madeleinewilson.org/post/removing-roadless-rule-wont-increase-accessibility-disabled-people TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Welcome & urgent call to action (comment deadline in 4 days!) 02:00 – Roadless Rule 101: what it is & what it protects 06:10 – The rulemaking process & why comments matter legally 10:25 – Myth-busting wildfire arguments 16:15 – Roads ≠ accessibility: the truth about disabled access 21:05 – What Roadless areas safeguard: water, wildlife, recreation 25:50 – Forest Service backlog & why adding more roads is reckless 29:30 – Economic reality: existing value of Roadless lands 33:20 – How to write a strong public comment 39:40 – Closing thoughts, collective action, and ways to support