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- 1California buys 640 acres to protect western Joshua trees●California acquired 640 acres near Pioneertown for western Joshua tree conservation; climate projections
California has acquired 640 acres of land near Pioneertown in the Mojave Desert for the conservation of the western Joshua tree, whose habitat is threatened by climate change. The purchase reflects the state's broader effort to protect the iconic species, with climate projections suggesting shrinking suitable habitat across the region in the coming decades.
- 2Wildlife crossings planned at Joshua Tree to cut road collisions▼Joshua Tree wildlife crossings planned in California’s Mojave Desert to curb wildlife-vehicle collisions;
New wildlife crossings are being planned around Joshua Tree National Park in California's Mojave Desert, aimed at reducing collisions between vehicles and animals such as desert bighorn sheep and tortoises. Officials say the structures will help wildlife move safely across roads while cutting accidents for drivers.
- 3Wildlife crossings planned near Joshua Tree to protect desert animals●Joshua Tree wildlife crossings planned in California’s Mojave Desert to curb wildlife-vehicle collisions; two State Route 62 structures to protect bighorn sheep, mountain lions and bobcats with $6 million-plus funding
Two wildlife crossing structures are planned along State Route 62 in California's Mojave Desert, near Joshua Tree, with more than $6 million in funding. The projects aim to reduce collisions between vehicles and wildlife, protecting bighorn sheep, mountain lions and bobcats that move across the busy desert highway. The crossings are part of a broader push in California to reconnect fragmented habitats and make roads safer for both animals and drivers.