Spotted Owls‏

		Dear Constantine, Protect ancient forests and the spotted owl! The majestic ancient forests of the Pacific Northwest are some of the most iconic wild places in America. But now the federal government is considering changes that will allow more logging -- threatening the spotted owl, black bears and elk that call these ancient forests home.  Take action now to protect the old-growth forests and endangered species of the Northwest from destructive logging. Environmental champions have worked for decades to protect the Northern Spotted Owl and the ancient, pristine forests of the Northwest. Nearly two decades ago, Sierra Club and our allies won historic protections for a huge swath of these forests. But now the timber industry is pressuring the federal government to roll these protections back and allow new industrial logging in protected old growth forest reserves. This would be disastrous for endangered species like the spotted owl that need these forests to survive. Urge the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect the old-growth forests of the Northwest and endangered species like the spotted owl. Right now, the wildlife of the Northwest needs the protection more than ever. The effects of climate change mean that species need large, unbroken core habitat areas coupled with wildlife corridors for migration in order to survive. The currently-protected late-successional reserves provide an essential foundation for this type of protection and climate planning. Take a moment to urge the federal government not to roll back its protections for the ancient forests and wildlife of the Northwest. Thank you for all you do for our wild places. Sincerely, Fran Hunt Sierra Club Resilient Habitats Director

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