California grapples with the need to protect the habitat of the iconic species while creating a pathway to develop renewable energy and housing projects in the same areas.
The western Joshua tree won’t be listed as threatened yet as California’s Fish and Game Commission again delayed a decision Wednesday after a bill was proposed to provide protections to the native desert plant. The proposed legislation, the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act, was made public late Tuesday. Backed by Democratic Gov. Gavin…
"The western Joshua tree won’t be listed as threatened yet as California’s Fish and Game Commission again delayed a decision Wednesday after a bill was proposed to provide protections to the native desert plant."
A bill backed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom s administration would provide protections to the western Joshua tree, a native desert plant known for its distinct appearance. The bill s proposal comes