Conservation of the Northern Spotted Owl under the Northwest Forest Plan

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Findings are unclear on whether the Northwest Forest Plan has improved the conservation status of the Northern Spotted Owl. Complicating factors include the owl's life history and new threats that have arisen since the Plan's adoption in 1994. Implications are discussed.

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The Aquatic Conservation Strategy of the Northwest Forest Plan

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The Northwest Forest Plan's Aquatic Conservation Strategy has improved conditions in 64% of the 250 watersheds sampled, and maintained conditions in 7%. Conditions declined in 28%, due primarily to wildfires.

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Conservation of the Marbled Murrelet under the Northwest Forest Plan

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The Northwest Forest Plan is found to play a key role in restoring and conserving Marbled Murrelet nesting habitat, but it will require many decades before the Plan can be deemed successful.

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