US Fish and Wildlife plans to shoot 450,000 barred owls to help threatened spotted owls in Cali, Ore, and Wash, drawing criticism and alternative proposals.
The US Fish and Wildlife Service plans to shoot 450,000 barred owls over 30 years in Cali, Ore, and Wash to help threatened spotted owls. Critics argue that it's unrealistic to manage ecological interactions, that the plan overlooks human impacts on habitats, and that the cost, estimated at $235M, is too high. Some experts propose focusing on systemic issues like logging and climate change.
August 25, 2024
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