The Jurupa Oak faces a new threat as development plans loom in the Inland Empire.
The Jurupa Oak, a resilient survivor dating back to the end of the Ice Age, faces new dangers as development plans loom in the Inland Empire.
"It's very sacred to us, it's part of our life," said Michael Negrete, Chief of the Shush Shong-Nah Tongva Nation Corona Band of Gabrielino Indians. He urged consideration for the impact on local wildlife if the development proceeds. "The combination of urban development could lead to increased wildfire risks, pollution, and interference with the tree's water source," Echols explained.
At present, the buffer zone surrounding the Jurupa Oak spans 259 feet. However, there are calls for a much wider protective zone around the ancient tree.
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