California Spotted Owl (IMAGE)

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California Spotted Owl

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New research reveals that, contrary to current perceptions and forest management strategies, wildfires may be beneficial to populations of Spotted Owls, including those of the subspecies of California Spotted Owls pictured here.

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John S. Senser, US Forest Service

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