California acquired 640 acres near Pioneertown for western Joshua tree conservation; climate projections rank it among Southern California’s best future habitats, with tribal co-management now being planned
California acquired 640 acres near Pioneertown for western Joshua tree conservation (Image Credit: Department of Fish and Wildlife, State of California) A 640-acre desert landscape could become a refuge for one of Southern California’s most recognisable trees as the climate changes. California has acquired 640 acres of western Joshua tree habitat northwest of Pioneertown in…
