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DESCRIPTION: \nHelp secure a future for our old-growth forests!\n\nThis meeting will 
 cover northern spotted owl issues in the range of the northwest forest plan 
 including the north coast of california.  \n\nThe recovery team needs to 
 hear from you because there are a few industry biologists and 
 representatives on the team that may not act in the best interest of the 
 owl. we need a REAL recovery plan. \n\n///\n\nIt is a critical decision 
 time for the northern spotted owl and the old forest habitat it needs to 
 survive--they both need your help. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has 
 convened a team of government and non-government scientific and technical 
 experts to develop a recovery plan for the owl. And the team wants to hear 
 from you.\n\nOn Wednesday, August 9th, the public is invited to an open 
 house to learn about efforts to recover the northern spotted owl under the 
 Endangered Species Act. The purpose of the open house is to inform the 
 public about the recovery planning process, introduce the recovery team, 
 and share the team's progress so far. The open house will also give the 
 public and interested parties an opportunity to present views regarding 
 development of the plan. \n\nConservation Northwest and our allies have 
 worked to bring sound scientific information to the Spotted Owl Recovery 
 Team that would help improve conditions for owls and contribute to their 
 recovery.   However, the Recovery Team's decision is far from certain. 
 Please attend the hearing and ask the recovery team to take actions to 
 protect all existing mature and old-growth forests on public lands, and 
 other habitat critical needed for spotted owl recovery.  The future of our 
 old-growth forests is at stake.\n\nIn Washington and Oregon, we have lost 
 approximately 90% of our old-growth forests to logging and other 
 development. As a result, northern spotted owl populations, an indicator of 
 the health of our old forests, have declined -- dropping precipitously by 
 40-60% in the last 10 years. Bold, responsible steps are needed to improve 
 the management of their habitat in the Pacific Northwest to improve the 
 health of our forests and prevent the owl from sliding into 
 extinction.\n\nDetails:\nThe open house sessions are not formal public 
 hearings but are designed as listening opportunities for the recovery team 
 to hear from stakeholders and interested parties. A draft recovery plan is 
 expected to be released to the public in mid-November 2006, followed by a 
 60-day public comment period. Formal public hearings will be a part of this 
 process. A final plan is expected by November 2007.\n\nWhat: \nSpotted Owl 
 Recovery Plan Open House hosted by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service\n\nWhen: 
 \nWednesday, August 9, 2006\n1:00-5:00 PM and 7:00-10:00 PM\n\nWhere: 
 \nOregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Blvd., 
 Portland\nMeeting Room F150-151\n\nAfternoon Meeting (1:00-5:00 PM) 
 Format:\n--The recovery team will give an introductory presentation on the 
 recovery planning process (approx. 30 minutes).\n--USFWS has invited 
 specific stakeholders (tribes, timber industry, conservationists, and 
 others) to give brief (approx. 10 minutes) presentations on their issues of 
 concern relating to the recovery of the northern spotted owl.\n--If there 
 is time remaining after all invited stakeholders have made their 
 presentations, individuals from the public will be invited to speak 
 (approx. 3 minutes, but if ample time remains, longer presentations will be 
 allowed).\n--Written comments may be submitted.\n \nEvening Meeting 
 (7:00-10:00 PM) Format:\n--The recovery team will give an introductory 
 presentation on the recovery planning process (approx. 30 
 minutes).\n--Individuals from the public are invited to speak (approx. 3 
 minutes, but if ample time remains, longer presentations will be 
 allowed).\n--Written comments may be submitted.\n\nCome with us! Comment at 
 the Public Open House: \nThe Recovery Team will hear oral testimony from 
 concerned citizens; hard copies of testimonies are appreciated but 
 certainly not required. It's alright not to be an expert on the specific 
 policies and rules. The important thing is to speak from the heart in 
 layman's terms as a concerned citizen.\n \nSubmit Written Comments: \nIt's 
 very impactful for citizens to attend public hearings and speak on behalf 
 of wildlife. But if you simply cannot attend the public hearing, you can 
 submit written comments. The comment deadline for your letter to be 
 received is August 16, 2006. \n\nNorthern Spotted Owl Recovery Team\nAttn: 
 Dave Wesley, Team Leader\nU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service\n911 NE 11th 
 Ave.\nPortland, OR  97232\n\nFor content ideas for your letter, please see: 
 www.conservationnw.org/press-room/archive/2004/press9-24-04-owlfuture/ \n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2006/07/28/18292453.php
SUMMARY:Spotted Owl Recovery Plan Meeting
LOCATION:Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Blvd., 
 Portland\nMeeting Room F150-151
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2006/07/28/18292453.php
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