    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (2000, Book I)]
    [May 9, 2000]
    [Pages 870-871]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Protection of Forest Roadless Areas
    May 9, 2000

        The plan proposed today by Secretary Glickman to prohibit road building in roadless areas of our
    national forests is an important step toward my goal of lasting
    protection for these priceless lands. These pristine areas are some of
    the last wild places in America, and I am firmly committed to preserving
    them for future generations. I commend the Forest Service for its
    extraordinary effort in developing this proposal and providing the
    American people with

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    every opportunity to help shape it. I encourage members of the public
    and all those with a stake in the future of our national forests to
    carefully review this proposal and make their voices heard as the Forest
    Service continues to develop and refine this historic initiative.