 An urban wild is a remnant of a natural ecosystem found in the midst of an otherwise highly developed urban area. Preservation 333px|New development on the Ballona Wetlands, Los Angeles, California Without formal protection, urban wilds are vulnerable to development. However, achieving formal protection of a large urban wild can be difficult. Land tenure of a single ecological area can be complex, with multiple public and private entities owning adjacent properties.
333px|New development on the Ballona Wetlands, Los Angeles, California An urban wild is a remnant of a natural ecosystem found in the midst of an otherwise highly developed urban area. Preservation Without formal protection, urban wilds are vulnerable to development. However, achieving formal protection of a large urban wild can be difficult. Land tenure of a single ecological area can be complex, with multiple public and private entities owning adjacent properties.
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333px|New development on the Ballona Wetlands, Los Angeles, California
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333px|New development on the Ballona Wetlands, Los Angeles, California