Each spring, the U.S. Forest Service engages seasonal biologists to monitor the northern spotted owl, a species deemed threatened. These biologists set up acoustic recorders in remote Northwest forests to detect the presence and sounds of these owls. With only about 5,000 of these birds left in the region, and less than half of that number in Oregon, the monitoring is imperative to ensure their survival and prevent extinction, highlighting the importance of ecological conservation efforts.
The U.S. Forest Service hires seasonal biologists each spring to monitor and protect the northern spotted owl, a threatened species essential to biodiversity in Northwest forests.
With roughly up to 5,000 northern spotted owls remaining in the Northwest and only around 2,000 in Oregon, accurate population counts are vital for conservation efforts.
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