America’s natural heritage and public lands are at risk. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has published a Notice of Intent to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule that protects 45 million acres of National Forest land across the country. Revoking the rule would open priceless roadless backcountry to development, devastating intact habitat for native species and compromising our right to access and enjoy public lands (“ Map: These Oregon natural areas could be logged, developed if Trump rescinds roadless rule ,” Sept. 8) .

As students who deeply value Oregon’s wilderness and these irreplaceable spaces across America, we understand their importance firsthand.

Oregon’s wild backcountry sustains over two million Oregonians’ drinking water and nearly 200,000 jobs in the outdoor industry. The ar

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