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Hawks, Housing, and Habitat Debate | San Francisco News
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Homebuilders in California are demanding the removal of endangered species protections for the Swainson’s hawk, claiming its population has rebounded enough to no longer need federal safeguards — a move that could fast-track housing projects stalled by environmental regulations. While recent surveys show a dramatic spike in nesting pairs, conservationists warn that habitat loss from development still threatens the birds’ survival. The Fish and Game Commission will now weigh both sides before deciding whether to strip the hawk’s protected status — a decision that could take up to 18 months and reshape the state’s housing and wildlife policies.
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