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~ t. <br /> V <br /> =~r,r~~~w~ i - <br /> ~ t~ i. ~ <br /> October 15, I998 <br /> CONTA~CT~ Kevin Foerstler, Tree Crew Supervisor, 682-4822 <br /> From Public Information Section, 682-5523 <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> WILDLIFE EXPERT TO CREATE OSPREY NEST ATOP SKINNER BUTTE <br /> Nesting osprey will soon be able to find a home atop Skinner Butte. <br /> Under the direction of Eugene's urban forestry program, a nationally known wildlife <br /> expert is constructing a nesting platform in a large tree that's visible from the parking lot at the <br /> top of Skinner Butte. Larry Weinberg, who has been involved in projects across the Northwest <br /> to create osprey nesting sites, will go to work Friday morning, flattening the top of a wind- <br /> <br /> - damaged Douglas fir, removing limbs and using them to weave a natural nest into the tree and <br /> create perching sites. Total cost of the work is estimated at $250. <br /> The idea of the nesting site was suggested by members of the Eugene Downtown Rotary, <br /> who last year "adopted" the top of the butte and undertook a number of public service projects to <br /> make the butte safer and more attractive for park users. Rotary members were particularly <br /> pleased that the nest site will be visible from the parking lot and will further enhance the public's <br /> enjoyment of the popular overlook. <br /> "A pair of osprey has been seen flying in this area," said Kevin Foerstler, supervisor of <br /> the City's tree crew. "So there's a real good chance that a young osprey might be looking for a <br /> home around here in the near future." <br /> - <br /> PubNic Works • Admini$tration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl • Eugene, OR 97401-2727 • Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX (541) 682-6826 <br /> <br />