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Los Angeles becomes largest city in the USA to achieve citywide certification as a biodiversity haven

Posted on 05/05/2021
Grey fox walking over a hill with sunset in background

This week the City of Los Angeles became the largest City in the USA to be certified by the National Wildlife Federation as a biodiversity haven. This accomplishment is a real testament to the power of collective action by Angelenos, who registered 1078 residential yards, 34 schools and 140 "common areas," mainly at places of work, that cumulatively allowed the City to become certified as a whole. The City registered for the program with National Wildlife Federation in August 2020. 

Read the full press release here