Recovery Plan for the Northern Spotted Owl - DRAFT

means other than the DCA management plan. For example, it may benecessary to evaluate harvest unit placement and layout to determinethe effects of future fuels treatment on owls and owl habitat. Basedupon that evaluation, unit location may require modification to meetobjectives of owl management. In addition, proposed prescribed burnsin the matrix will be evaluated. Seasonal restrictions and limitationson locations of bums will be imposed as appropriate.G. Salvage. The recovery plan includes guidance for salvage of dead treeswithin the DCAs. Salvage may occur in those instances when it hasbeen determined through review procedures that salvage is necessaryto reduce or eliminate an adverse effect on owl habitat. The DCAmanagement plan will specify procedures to be followed consistent withrecovery plan recommendations.H. Multiple-Use Coordination. The recovery plan provides recommendationsconcerning a wide variety of activities that already may occur ormay be proposed in DCAs. As applicable, these will be addressed inindividual DCA management plans. A proposed or existing activity canproceed if, through an evaluation process, a detennination is madethat the activity complies with the recommendations contained in aDCA management plan that has been submitted for formal consultationand approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.The recovery plan recommends the evaluation of all proposed activitieswithin a quarter mile of known owl activity centers to determine theeffects on owl reproductive success. Activities which would disruptbreeding should be prohibited between March 1 and September 1.Aside from this general restriction, the DCA management plan willtailor management practices according to the existing and potentialimpacts of proposed activities on owl needs and recovery. As noted inthe recovery plan, it may be necessary to modify or eliminate currentactivities that pose adverse impacts, and impose seasonal or otherappropriate restrictions. Consequently, the DCA management planmay require the revision of management guidelines, regulations, orprocedures governing particular activities.The following list includes activities most likely to require attention inDCA management plans. Individual plans will address other concerns,as appropriate to the situation in the specific DCA.1. Road construction and maintenance.2. Fuelwood gathering.3. Mining.4. Developments.5. Trail development and maintenance.6. Land exchanges.7. Habitat improvement projects.8. Range facilities.9. Fire suppression and prevention.10. Christmas tree sales.11. Minor forest products.12. Recreational uses.13. Research.14. Rights-of-way, contracted rights, easements.417