The Lassen National Forest is unique in that it contains within and adjacent to its boundary one of the largest known breeding population of ospreys in the Western States. The Department of Fish and Game is charged with the protection of the osprey and the U.S. Forest Service has the responsibility for protection and management of the osprey habitat on National Forest Lands. An osprey study was initiated in 1969 by the Lassen National Forest. The California Department of Fish and Game and Humboldt State College joined in and enlarged on the study in 1970 and 1971. Some results of the study and efforts by the Lassen National Forest to maintain and improve the osprey habitat are described.
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