Raine Forest Collection/Northwoods Owl

Northwoods Owl | Northwoods Owl - 25118 * Tucked into the sculpted tree-trunk upper of this boot is a tiny spotted owl. This gentle, endangered bird is found in the old-growth forests of the Pacific Northwest. The spotted owl has a thick coat of feathers, making it especially sensitive to heat. It is just one of the many wildlife and plant species that relies on the protective canopy of the old forests for shade. Because the old-growth trees are seen as valuable to lumbering interests, the future of this unique habitat - for the spotted owl and other plants and animals - has become the center of controversy and concern. The spotted owl has become the symbol for protecting the flora and fauna of the old growth forests.

Northwoods Owl.jpg - Northwoods Owl - 25118 * Tucked into the sculpted tree-trunk upper of this boot is a tiny spotted owl. This gentle, endangered bird is found in the old-growth forests of the Pacific Northwest. The spotted owl has a thick coat of feathers, making it especially sensitive to heat. It is just one of the many wildlife and plant species that relies on the protective canopy of the old forests for shade. Because the old-growth trees are seen as valuable to lumbering interests, the future of this unique habitat - for the spotted owl and other plants and animals - has become the center of controversy and concern. The spotted owl has become the symbol for protecting the flora and fauna of the old growth forests.

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