Biologists Urge Protection Of Orange County Land

A report by conservation biologists says a 23,000-acre area in southern Orange County, CA, should be protected at all costs due to its importance as wildlife habitat.

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October 26, 2001, 1:00 PM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech


"A swath of land in southern Orange County slated for development but home to unique habitats and species should be preserved at all costs, according to a report authored by conservation biologists.The report released Wednesday comes after a group of environmentalists, biologists and elected officials announced their intent to keep the area pristine. The 23,000-acre ranch stretches between San Juan Capistrano and the Cleveland National Forest."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

Thursday, October 25, 2001 in The San Diego Union-Tribune

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