U.S. Forest Service layoffs have upended surveys for spotted owls in Southern and Northern California, threatening data collection for the declining birds.

DESCRIPTION: The northern spotted owl is a medium-sized, dark brown owl with a barred tail; white spots on its head, neck, and back; and dark brown eyes surrounded by a large, heart-shaped facial disk ...

Vizzachero carried out legally required efforts to see how projects, including prescribed burning and vegetation clearance, would affect the brown owls with white spots and other species of concern.

Vizzachero carried out legally required efforts to see how projects, including prescribed burning and vegetation clearance, would affect the brown owls with white spots and other species of concern.