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| | Hearst Ranch Conservation Project |
 | | These battles were fought over development rights, resorts, dude ranches and other proposals by Hearst.The success of the grassroot efforts show how important the preservation of the Hearst Ranch is, not only to the local community, but to the entire state and nation. |
 | | We have met with Hearst, ALC, State agencies, state Officials, Sierra Club, elected officials, talked to individuals and others all to gather information and the different perspectives on the project. |
 | | The Hearst Ranch conservation project - due to its size, the importance of its resources, its value to the community, and the benefits to the public - is the most important conservation project in the nation. |
| www.hearstranchconservation.org (788 words) |
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