Tag: Plumas National Forest

February 14, 2020

Bumble bee species have favorite flowers

Different species of bumble bees in the Sierra Nevada select different types of flowers, according to new research, which has conservation implications for promoting the growth of pollinator populations. In...

December 17, 2019

More severe wildfires may decrease northern goshawk habitat

As wildfires become more intense and frequent in the western United States, northern goshawks may be losing important landscapes they rely on in California’s Plumas National Forest. “California spotted owls...

April 5, 2018

Site visit insights: Spotted owl has specific habitat needs

Site visits are critical to helping scientists learn more about species and their habitats.  The trips often take them into areas most people do not have a chance to explore,...