The northern spotted owl is an endangered species that needs old-growth forests in the Pacific Northwest to live. Unfortunately, old-growth forests, like all forests, may catch fire and be damaged or destroyed. There are many things forest managers can do to reduce the risk of a large forest fire. The scientists in this study wanted to know whether people like you and your family and friends value the endangered owl’s habitat enough to support spending more of our tax money on prescribed fires. Topics: Fire, Social Science, Wildlife, Conservation, Economics, Endangered Species, Fire, Habitat.