Decades of patient work by Peter and Debbie Hunter create thriving ecosystem on their 136-acre farm
Peter and Debbie Hunter's 30-year restoration of native vegetation on their California farm transforms it into a habitat for over 200 bird species, quail, and cougars, showcasing a hopeful model for conservation amidst urbanization.
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Urbanization threatens California's agricultural lands and wildlife habitats.
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AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Increased adoption of similar conservation models in the Sacramento Valley
Likely · Within years
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