Results from acoustic monitoring in the Central Highlands indicate masked owls continue to inhabit forest areas following timber harvesting operations.
Early results from the program are encouraging. Recent acoustic monitoring was undertaken
following masked owl observation in forest areas of the Central Highlands. High levels of owl activity were recorded, resulting in 16.4 hectares of suitable habitat being set aside during harvest. Surveys after harvesting confirmed continued owl presence. The results indicate harvesting operations have minimal disruption on owl occupancy and habitat.