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Subject: Re: Northern Spotted Owl Habitat

My understanding of the spotted owl/second growth forest issue is that as 
"old-growth" forest dwindles in acreage (and thus in necessary resources), 
owls start searching elsewhere for suitable nesting and foraging habitat.  
Furthermore, the remaining habitat cannot support the existing number of 
owls, so some are forced out.  The fact that some owls end up in second 
growth does not mean that it is prefered habitat.

Christopher P. Dunn, PhD
Director of Research
The Morton Arboretum
Lisle, IL 60532
USA

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