NPS Level 2 Wilderness Stewardship Policy Review DO 41_FR Notice

An individual commenter opposes the proposed revision to the wilderness stewardship policy, arguing that it could weaken protections for Wilderness Study Areas and existing Wilderness. They advocate for preserving current standards to ensure these lands are protected as a legacy for future generations.

An individual is opposing the proposed review of wilderness stewardship policies, arguing that the actions would weaken management standards and prioritize short-term exploitation over long-term preservation. The commenter urges the agencies to maintain robust protections to safeguard ecological integrity and cultural resources.

The commenter opposes efforts to reduce acreage of publicly protected lands and argues against opening these lands for mining or logging. They emphasize that federal officials are stewards of public land and express concern over the potential "taking" of habitat from protected species.

Great Old Broads for Wilderness opposes revisions to the Wilderness Stewardship Policy that would weaken protections for Wilderness Study Areas and existing Wilderness. They argue that the current framework provides necessary consistency, protects public land resources, and ensures the preservation of wilderness values for future generations.

An individual commenter opposes the potential weakening of Director's Order #41 during the policy review. They urge the NPS to maintain rigorous protections for wilderness areas, specifically advocating for the preservation of the Minimum Requirement Analysis process and interim protections for wilderness-quality lands.

An individual commenter opposes the proposed revisions to the Wilderness Stewardship Policy Review, arguing that it would weaken protections for Wilderness Study Areas and existing Wilderness. The commenter advocates for preserving current standards to ensure these lands are protected for future generations.

An individual is submitting a comment opposing revisions to the NPS Level 2 Wilderness Stewardship Policy that would weaken current protections. The commenter specifically requests the retention of provisions regarding the definition of wilderness, management of eligible lands, and restrictions on commercial activities like air tours and permanent roads.

The commenter, an individual, expresses strong opposition to any changes to the current Wilderness system and management policies. They argue for the continued protection of all categories of wilderness land in accordance with existing NPS policy and the Wilderness Act.