The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the release of a final environmental impact statement regarding a habitat conservation plan created by the Oregon Department of State Lands. This plan seeks to obtain permits allowing incidental harm to three threatened species: the northern spotted owl, the marbled murrelet, and the Oregon Coast coho salmon. The permits would support research and management activities in the Elliott State Research Forest in Oregon for 80 years. They include steps to minimize and mitigate impacts, with ongoing monitoring and adaptive management strategies guided by the plan's conservation goals.
Simple Explanation
The government is letting scientists in Oregon study the forest and animals like owls, birds, and fish for 80 years. They have a special plan to try and keep the animals safe while they learn, and they’ll watch closely to make sure the animals are okay.