The big issue here is research. There are many questions that have not been answered simply due to budget and resource limitations. Given that the number of Northern Spotted Owls in the wild is still pretty uncertain it seems that new counts need to be taken to fully address the level of impact we are seeing. There is a huge difference between 2500 and 5000 breeding pairs, and that needs to be addressed before any serious conservation effort can be planned. The hunting study will occur, so in a few years we can see what, if any impact that has on both the Northern Spotted and Barred Owl populations as well as the ecosystems they reside in. It is strongly encouraged that if you are worried about the Northern Spotted Owls future, you should contact a local wildlife conservation group and see what, if anything you can do. Volunteers are always needed for wild life monitoring, and with that donations are always welcome.
For more information on the Spotted Owl and other Pacific Northwest species, visit the
Conservation Northwest web page.
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