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Show THK SAN NEEDLES OUTPOST or by Lee Bennett The Mexican Spotted Owl is a threatened species and it lives in San Juan County. However, according to the recovery plan recently released by the federal government, protection of the owls habitat and food sources is likely to not endanger the county economy. A plan which specifies how the owl is to be protected was approved in October by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. According to the plan, the Mexican Spotted Owl prefers dense forests of fir, pine, and oak. Surveys show that 91 percent of the owls in the United States are on National Forest lands. The most critical areas 801-259-85- 45 CANYON COUNTRY REALTY -V BLANDING $49,500 are nesting and roosting sites. The plan calls for CUTEST STARTER Newer roof and water heater. good condition, great Blanding location! on one-hal- acre. Very f projection of 600 acres Sales Agent MOAB, UTAH 84532 375 S MAIN CONSIDERING SELLING PROPERTY?- - GIVE ME A C sur- rounding these locations. Restrictions are placed on fuelwood harvest, logging, road and trail construction, JEFF TIDRICK 801-587-21- 46 Mrch Pape 5 20, 1996 Protected owl habitat not likely to effect economy General Store 4x4 Rentals Gas Camping Showers Snack Bar 07 RKCOKD Wednesday Federal plan outlines recovery plan CLOSEST SERVICES TO CANYONLANDS 34 miles west on Highway 211 8 am to 7 pm 801-979-40- JlAN and fire fighting. It behaves differently in Utah, where it is exclusive TTP to canyons" said Rod Player, Forest Service biologist. And that means the plans restrictions will have little affect on logging, grazing, or recreation on Bureau of Land Management, National Park, or National Forest lands in the county. The Manti-L- a Sal National Forest reports about six nest sites on their lands in the county. Existing policies are sufficient, said Player. The large stands of Ponderosa pine and oak on Elk Ridge, where most logging occurs, would be little afsteep-walle- d It looks like a few more hoops to go through, but no serious restrictions. fected. There are only two nest sites on the BLM lands in San Juan County said Bob remain in the same area year after year. They lay eggs in nests high in tree 2-- tops or on cliff ledges. They are nocturnal hunters, spotting prey from high perches then dropping suddenly to capture it in their talons. In the canyons of southeastern Utah, owls depend on woodrats, mice, voles, birds, bats, reptiles, and insects. The Mexican Spotted Owl was listed as a threatened species in 1993, after studies showed that logging and fire fighting practices were altering its habitat. These changes favored the Great Horned Owl, a natural predator of the Mexican Spotted Owl. The greater danger to the Mexican Spotted Owl may be from other owls said Plaver. Woyewidzic, BLM Monti-cellOur resource management plan already controls use in the two locations. Therefore we dont expect the owl to affect us. The Needles District of o. Canyonlands National Park is a nucleus for Mexican Spotted Owls. Im not sure how many are specifically in the Needles District, but it has the highest owl density in Canyonlands National Park said Craig Hauke of the NPS. Spencer T. Singer will return on March 22 from the California, Carlsbad Mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Mexican Although Spotted Owl is often considered small, it is one of the four largest owls in North America. An adult bird " measures in length and weighs up to 1.5 pounds. Irregular spots on its back, head, and abdomen give it the descriptive name. The owls have a home range up to 3,800 acres and 90 Free Minutes Spanish-sp- eaking Latter-da- 16-19- Free Long Distance In Your Home Area Code Blanding 678-278- y Saints. He will report his experiences on March 24, at 9 a.m. to the Blanding Second Ward, 100 West 900 North. Family and friends are invited. Spencer is a son of Donna and Lewis Singer. 1 Monticello 587-230- 2 SAN JUAN PHARMACY Though winter winds blow... Its warm a month within at San Juan Pharmacy We have new plaques with fun Its That Simple. sentiments from Babbling Brook Stop by one of our convenient locations listed below and well get you started. New Over the Hill gifts WILCOM ELECTRONICS Gift 500 South Main Moab, Utah Sets on sale featuring Mickey Mouse and Big Bird Mugs CEDAR MESA ELECTRONICS 333 South Main Blanding 801-678-22- NEW! 41 SPORTS CARDS Baseball, football, & basketball COMMNETCELLUIAR,,, Requires new acpvabon and 2 month server agreement w.th CommNet Cellular Inc Hi r toll HI free Home Area Code CaN.ng most be mrl.ated Irom a CommNet Cellular coverage area I 3 COME IN AND WARM URALSANTlUAM PHARMACYl |