This volume consists of chapters on aspects of Mexican spotted owl natural history that were developed during preparation of the Mexican Spotted Owl Recovery Plan (Recovery Plan). These treatises provide much of the information upon which the Recovery Plan, especially the recovery recommendations in Part III of Volume I, are based. Much of the material in Volume II is highly technical in nature and, although important, was not considered appropriate for inclusion in a working implementation

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... ment like Volume I of the Recovery Plan. The Mexican Spotted Owl Recovery Team and the Fish and Wildlife Service believe that these technical papers should, however, be available to anyone who would like a detailed account of subject matter contained herein. Since the material detailed in Volume II was integral in developing the Recovery Plan, the salient points from each of the Volume II chapters are summarized in Part II of Volume I. This makes Volume I a stand-alone document containing the most relevant information needed to implement the Recovery Plan and understand the reasons behind the management recommendations contained therein. Citations of material contained in this volume should read as follows: