Eric M. Wood

professor of avian and urban ecology at CSULA

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Neighborhoods historically cut off from government-backed home loans continue to suffer the consequences. That includes smaller and less diverse bird populations.

Redlining reduces bird biodiversity in LA neighborhoods

Neighborhoods historically cut off from government-backed home loans continue to suffer the consequences. That includes smaller and less diverse bird populations.

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