{
  "id": 10362118,
  "title": "California acquires 640 acres near Pioneertown to save western Joshua trees",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/california-acquires-640-acres-near-pioneertown-to-save-western-joshua",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T20:22:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/nature/california-acquired-640-acres-near-pioneertown-for-western-joshua-tree-conservation-climate-projections-rank-it-among-southern-californias-best-future-habitats-with-tribal-co-management-now-being-planned/articleshow/134525628.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "California state officials secured 640 acres of desert land near Pioneertown for western Joshua tree conservation. Researchers identified this land as suitable for the species despite climate change. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife completed the acquisition with funds from the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Fund. Collaboration with Native American tribes is planned for long-term…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}