Quincy Library Group (“QLG”) came together in 1992-1993 to find a local resolution to the “timber wars” caused by the clash between clearcutting and spotted owls throughout several western states
- Northern spotted owl listed as threatened 1990
- Mexican spotted owl listed in 1992(?)
- California spotted owl not listed, but USFS mgmt
changed, esp. clearcutting
- CASPO Report 1992 led to CASPO IGs in 1993
- Drought, insect outbreaks, & fires 1987-1992