Suitable wolf habitat in Northern California and Southern Oregon
Suitable wolf habitat in Idaho, Montana and greater Yellowstone
The questions and answers about wolves returning to California are becoming clearer day by day. As biologists learn more about wolf behavior in Oregon, this knowledge will be directly applicable to California. As leading wolf researchers have argued, large predators can make a comeback to California (Carroll et al 2001). We are now beginning to see the proof.
At EPIC, we intend to advocate for wolves as strongly as we advocate for all native biological diversity in northern California. That means continuing our important work in defending our forests and wild areas from exploitation and destruction. Because of this work and the tireless efforts of many individuals to defend and restore our wild landscapes, we can offer something to this wild wandering wolf. Whether he remains in our region is anyone’s guess, but we hope that he likes what he finds and is joined by more wolves in the near future.
Literature Cited:
Carroll, C., Phillips, M.K., Lopez-Gonzalez, C.A. and N. H. Schumaker. 2006. Defining recovery goals and strategies for endangered species: the wolf as a case study. Bioscience 56:25-37. Available at: http://www.klamathconservation.org/docs/carrolletal2001b.pdf
Carroll, C., Noss,R.F., Schumaker, N.H.and P. C. Paquet. 2001. Is the return of the wolf, wolverine, and grizzly bear to Oregon and California biologically feasible? Pp. 25-46. In: Maehr D, Noss RF, Larkin J, Eds. Large Mammal Restoration: Ecological and Sociological Challenges in the 21st Century. Washington (DC): Island Press.
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