Promotes Conservation Projects for the Northern Spotted Owl in Oregon
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today reopened the public comment period on a draft Safe Harbor Agreement and associated 50-year permit for the enhancement of the survival of the threatened northern spotted owl. The agreement and permit are designed to encourage forest restoration efforts on private land that will help recover the species. Notice of the comment period was published in today’s Federal Register, and comments must be received by close-of-business November 9, 2009.
Copies of the draft Safe Harbor Agreement and associated 50-year permit may be obtained by contacting Lee Folliard, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2600 S.E. 98th Ave., Suite 100, Portland, Oregon 97266; facsimile 503-231-6195; or by making an appointment to view the documents at the above address during normal business hours. The office phone number is 503-231-6179. The documents may also be viewed on the Internet through
