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Endangered species plan tests urban sprawl in Orange County
In a 206000 acre Orange County test case, federal officials and developers seek a model to protect rare plants and animals under the Endangered Species Act while allowing housing growth. The plan negotiates with locals, promises development freedom if land is set aside, and faces divided environmental opinion amid high land values and 42 species monitored.
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Washington
California
Los Angeles
San Diego
Interior
Bruce Babbitt
Babbitt
Orange County
Northwest
Monica Florian
Irvine Co
David Wilcove
Environmental Defense Fund