NPS Level 2 Wilderness Stewardship Policy Review DO 41_FR Notice

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.

A private citizen is requesting that the National Park Service uphold the existing wilderness stewardship policy under Director’s Order 41. The commenter argues that weakening protections for wilderness study areas and lands with wilderness characteristics would cause permanent damage to the land's character and suitability for future designation.

Jim Pattiz, representing More Than Just Parks, opposes the review of Director's Order #41, arguing that it could weaken wilderness protections and violate the Organic Act and Wilderness Act. He requests that the National Park Service disclose specific proposed revisions, preserve the existing policy in full, and provide a written response to his specific concerns.

The commenter, a professional research scientist, strongly opposes the revision to the National Park Service's wilderness stewardship policy. They argue that the changes weaken protections for wilderness study areas and risk permanent damage to unspoiled wild lands.

The commenter opposes any revisions to the NPS Wilderness stewardship policy, specifically arguing against any changes that would allow for roads, machinery, or other developments in wild areas. They emphasize the importance of preserving undisturbed wild areas for watershed health, wildlife protection, and climate change mitigation.

A private citizen from Utah opposes any amendments to the National Park Service's wilderness stewardship policy that would diminish protections for wilderness study areas or lands with wilderness characteristics. The commenter argues that such changes would cause permanent degradation of wild spaces and urges the agency to maintain existing conservation standards.

A private citizen, identifying as a mother and grandmother, opposes the revision of the NPS Level 2 Wilderness Stewardship Policy. The commenter argues that weakening protections for wilderness study areas and lands with wilderness characteristics would cause permanent damage to the land's character and should be avoided to preserve these areas for future generations.

The commenter opposes any revisions to the National Park Service's wilderness stewardship policy that would weaken protections for wilderness study areas and lands with wilderness characteristics. They argue that these lands provide essential habitat and wilderness character that, if compromised by roads or motorized use, would be permanently lost.

A private citizen who enjoys backpacking in various wilderness areas opposes any revisions to the NPS Level 2 Wilderness Stewardship Policy. The commenter argues that weakening protections for wilderness study areas and proposed designations would cause irreversible damage to the natural legacy of these lands.