On Tuesday, the Bush administration slashed the critical habitat for the Northern Spotted Owl by 23 percent or 1.6 million acres. Spotted Owl populations are dropping by 4% each year due to loss of habitat and invasions by East Coast barred owls. Critical habitat protection is mandated under the Endangered Species Act, and the reduction goes against scientific advice, yet caters to the logging industry.
Via: Truthout
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