Introduction. Northern spotted owl and the Endangered Species Act ; Interagency Scientific Committee ; Biological basis of the plan ; Means of achieving recovery

Biology and management of the northern spotted owl. Natural history of the northern spotted owl ; Status and threats ; Habitat status ; Population status ; Significant threats to the northern spotted owl ; Threats by province within Washington ; Threats by province within Oregon ; Threats by province within California ; Current management ; Forest Service ; Bureau of Land Management ; National Park Service ; Fish and Wildlife Service ; Sate of California ; State of Oregon ; State of Washington ; Indian Land

Recovery. Recovery objective and delisting criteria ; Principles followed in developing the plan ; Recovery plan

Implementation Schedule

Consideration of other species. List of species considered ; Benefits of the plan to other species ; Further surveys, inventory, and research

Literature cited

Appendices. Recommendations for population monitoring ; Suitable habitat for northern spotted owls: an update ; Demographic analysis of northern spotted owl populations ; Consideration of other species and ecosystem concerns ; Preparation of DCA management plans ; Forest protection guidelines for the northern spotted owl ; Managing stands for northern spotted owl habitat ; Economics and social considerations in the formulation of the northern spotted owl recovery plan ; Evaluation of alternatives for achieving recovery ; Designated conservation areas (size of the areas and numbers of northern spotted owls) ; Recovery team members and activities ; Glossary.