Honoring the Call to Speak Up for Our Freedom

keepitopenfafa
Sep 13
2 min read

Charlie Kirk has often reminded us of four simple truths that apply far beyond politics:

Active citizenship matters. Our communities work best when everyday people speak up, write, and show up—especially when decisions affect how we live and work on the land.

We must guard against overreach. When rules or policies go too far, they risk limiting the rights and traditions of the very people they are meant to serve.

Empowerment begins locally. The strength of a free people comes from involvement close to home—neighbors standing together to protect what they value.

Freedom comes with responsibility. Preserving our way of life may not always be easy, but the effort is worth it to ensure these rights and opportunities remain for future generations.

These lessons ring true today as we face the Blue Mountains Forest Plan Revision, which could reshape how we access our public lands. Motorized access, firewood gathering, grazing, and even emergency response could all be affected.

👉 Now is the time to be active citizens. Please take a few minutes to submit your comment before October 6, 2025 and let decision-makers know that access matters.

Meeting Schedule to go over how to best comment on the Forest Plan Revision - https://www.forestaccessforall.org/post/29-days-left-join-fafa-public-meetings-to-learn-how-to-comment

👉 Your voice matters. The comment period on the Blue Mountains Forest Plan Revision is open until October 6, 2025. If you care about keeping access to your forest, submit your comment today.

📢 Comment Resources for the Blue Mountains Forest Plan Revision

(This is the revision the agency hopes you ignore—because it shifts the Blue Mountains from an open forest to a closed forest for motorized access.)

We need every person who can to submit a comment. Please stand up for motorized access to the Blue Mountains, for our heritage, and for our way of life.

🔑 Key Resources

Preliminary Draft Forest Plan Revision: https://usfs-public.app.box.com/.../file/1945314100574

FAFA Key Comment Points: https://9c7ea9cb-a132-4c4c-a451-271d590af4f9.usrfiles.com/ugd/9c7ea9_f3303c7497d646ae9c821b68e8ed8b55.docx

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Example Comment (Word): https://9c7ea9cb-a132-4c4c-a451-271d590af4f9.usrfiles.com/ugd/9c7ea9_9b24f480c9f74e9aa83cbed78ec4eef9.docx

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Fillable Example (PDF): https://9c7ea9cb-a132-4c4c-a451-271d590af4f9.usrfiles.com/ugd/9c7ea9_987cb52f1ac544f8a0edbdc25569f283.pdf

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📅 Deadline: October 6, 2025

✍️ Submit Your Comment:

Online: https://cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public/CommentInput?Project=64157

By Mail: