Forests & Wildlife - Maps & Graphics - by publication

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The Spread of Dams in the NW (animated map)

The hundreds of dams that were built from 1930 to 1998, which now block the west's streams and rivers.

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Clearcutting in the Central Cascades Along the Columbia River

The progress of clearcutting over a 30-year period for the Central Cascades in Oregon and Washington, including the Mt. St. Helens region.

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Clearcutting in Southern Oregon

The progress of clearcutting over a 30-year period in the Coast Range in southern Oregon near Roseburg.

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Clearcutting in the Inland Rainforest, BC

The progress of clearcutting over a 30-year period for the Williams Lake region of British Columbia.

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Clearcutting in the Williams Lake Region, British Columbia

The progress of clearcutting over a 30-year period for the Inland Rainforest of British Columbia.

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Clearcutting on the Olympic Peninsula, Washington

The progress of clearcutting over a 30-year period for the Olympic Peninsula.

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Caribou: Current and Historic Range (animated)

The Selkirk herd in northern Idaho and Washington is the last remaining caribou herd in the lower 48 states.

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Grizzly Bear: Current and Historic Range (animated)

Grizzlies once roamed throughout western North America, but their range has diminished substantially.

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Grouse: Current and Historic Range (animated)

Sage-grouse numbers have plummeted with the destruction of the bird's natural habitat, particularly in Washington.

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Gray Wolf: Current and Historic Range (animated)

Despite recent population increases in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, gray wolves occupy only a small fraction of their historic habitat.

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Puget Sound Orca Populations, by Pod

Southern Puget Sound's orca pods have increased in population since 1974.

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Average Wildlife Populations Index

Despite some recent gains, key wildlife populations are still struggling.

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Gray Wolves in Idaho and Montana

The largely successful reintroduction of gray wolves to the US Rocky Mountains.

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Clearcutting in Northwest Forested Lands by Region

Northwest clearcuts between 1971 and 2002, compared to park or wilderness areas.

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Acres of Forest Stewardship Council-Certified Cascadian Forests

Forest Stewardship Council-certified forests has increased dramatically in the Pacific Northwest since 1996.