Group will increase advocacy for conservation of internationally recognized L.A. basin natural lands, wildlife and plants

Los Angeles, CA ? The Center for Biological Diversity opened a new Los Angeles office today in recognition of the region's concentration of unique wildlife, plants and rich natural landscape. According to the LA Weekly (November 2002), "[The Center is] pound for pound, dollar for dollar, the most effective conservation organization in the country."

"Southern California has an unparalleled natural heritage legacy," said Ileene Anderson, an ecologist heading the new office. "Common misconceptions paint Southern California as all asphalt and concrete. But many valuable natural lands remain ? from Tejon Ranch to the Angeles National Forest to the Channel Islands to the Santa Ana River ? and we plan to do everything in our power to secure their protection."

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