In Canada, the northern spotted owl is found only in the southwestern corner of British Columbia.
This handsome medium sized owl, with its unusual dark-brown eyes, relies on old-growth forests to
roost, nest and forage.
Save the northern spotted owl
Due to ongoing logging of in the ancient forests of southwestern British Columbia
scientists estimate that just 8 pairs of owls now remain. The historic population of spotted owls
in Canada is estimated to have been 500 pairs...
more.
Because of the declining numbers of the northern spotted owls, the Wilderness Committee is asking for:
The recovery of spotted owls to 250 birds as recommended by the Spotted Owl Recovery Team.
The protection of all occupied and unoccupied intact spotted owl habitat.
The recovery of fragmented spotted owl habitat.
A total of enough protected habitat to accommodate 250 spotted owls.
Download the Wilderness Committee's
map of Spotted Owl Management Areas that have been recommended by the spotted owl recovery team
for full protection from resource extraction.
Related issues:
Endangered species legislation and the northern Spotted Owl
Endangered species legislation in Canada
Safeguarding BC's wildlife
Click the owl if you are concerned about the plight of this bird.
Recent developments:
Oct 26/07, Extreme concern over increased logging in spotted owl habitat in USA.
Oct 08/07,Chainsaws threaten the last of the spotted owls - Mark Hume, Globe and Mail
Sept 17/07, Wilderness Committee calls for immediate end to all logging related activity at owl site
Aug 08/07, Spotted owls captured and caged for breeding with no plan to protect habitat
July 23/07, Government doesn't seem to give a hoot.
... more
Maps:
Historic sites and remaining habitat (low res |
high res)
Map of logging at S&M; Creek
