Fire suppression is the primary reason for the loss of habitat because
it allows forests to spread into meadows where the species lives,
she
said. But other threats include land conversion, agricultural and
residential development and loss of open corridors between remaining
populations.
Idaho already recognizes the squirrel as a species of concern. Fish
and
Wildlife is working with Idaho Fish and Game, the U.S. Forest Service
and a private landowner to protect the species.*
