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A Local Real Estate Developer Wants to Build a New

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A local real estate developer wants to build a new office park on a piece of forested land that is home to many spotted owls,an endangered species.The office park is expected to bring new companies and jobs to the area.You are particular fond of the owls and want to see them thrive.Is there anything that you can do to stop construction?


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