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From: "DeJoode, Daniel R." <DeJoodeDR@bv.com>
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Subject: Northern Spotted Owl Habitat
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I recently heard comments that suggested that northern spotted owls have an 
equal or greater preference for nesting in second growth forests and even in 
urban environments (KMart signs) than in old growth forests.  The point was 
to demonstrate that concern over old growth forests as habitat for the 
threatened spotted owl was not justified.  I only have a general familiarity 
with the biology of the spotted owl.  Can anyone comment on the preferences 
of the spotted owl for nesting and feeding old growth vs. second growth vs. 
urban areas?

Thanks.

Daniel DeJoode
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