“The city didn’t factor in all the ways this development could permanently harm the Jurupa Oak and other sensitive species ... California Environmental Quality Act by overlooking threats to the Jurupa ...

It struck him as a fish out of water: The oak was growing in a spot much hotter and drier than the species’ typical habitat. He and a colleague hypothesized the tree might have first sprouted ...

The recommendations are more resistant to pests and environmental changes while less llkely to cause infrastructure damage.