Thursday, September 8, 2016

"Yosemite National Park unveils 400-acre expansion" - BBC News

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The new addition, which was traditionally used for logging and grazing cattle, will be preserved as habitat for wildlife including the endangered great grey owl, the largest owl in North America, the officials said.
The land had been owned since 2006 by Robin and Nancy Wainwright.
Mr Wainwright said that by selling it to the trust, they had passed up a lucrative offer from a..."
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-37303251

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