The proverbial “Canary” in the Pacific Northwest Forests.
The Northern Spotted Owl has become the poster child
for the protection of old growth forests. Facing extirpation
from BC forests, this species needs large tracts of untouched
forests in order to survive. The fragmentation of old growth
forests has made it impossible for young birds to fly off and
find suitable habitat. This has also left them more
susceptible to predation and conflict with larger Barred
and Great Horned Owls
