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Save America's Last Wild Forests
President Obama has been a strong supporter of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, a popular environmental policy that protects nearly 60 million acres of our last remaining undeveloped national forests. But after repeated attempts by the Bush administration to undercut its protections, some of our most wild national forests are at risk.
We need your help. Please send the letter below, asking the newly appointed Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, who oversees the U.S. Forest Service, to implement an immediate "time out" on road-building and other activities on these pristine national forestlands — including Alaska's Tongass National Forest. This immediate action would provide protection to these areas until the necessary steps can be taken to fully reinstate the Roadless Rule.
With your letter of support you can do your part to help preserve these heritage forests for future generations to enjoy.
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Subject: Give Our Forests a Time Out!
Dear [ Decision Maker ] ,
President Barack Obama has been a strong supporter of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, a popular environmental policy that preserves 58.5 million acres of inventoried roadless areas in our national forests. But after repeated attempts by the Bush administration to undercut its protections, the rule's status is uncertain. Consequently, some of our country's most pristine national forests are at risk.
We ask you to call for an immediate "time out" on road-building and other activities in our undeveloped national forestlands - including Alaska's Tongass National Forest - until the necessary steps can be taken to fully reinstate the roadless rule Such action would be consistent with President Obama's support for the policy and ensure these areas are not threatened until more permanent protection can be implemented.
Roadless areas are a vital part of our national forests. They provide clean drinking water for millions of Americans, critical habitat for fish and wildlife, and offer recreational opportunities for our families. They should be protected, because once they're gone, they're gone forever.
Sincerely,
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