Milk Vetch Remains on Endangered Species List
SAN DIEGO
The Peirson’s milk vetch, a rare desert plant, will remain on a list of endangered and threatened species, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said in denying a petition by off-road enthusiasts who wanted more room to ride.
After a review, the Fish and Wildlife Service concluded Thursday that the milk vetch remains threatened by habitat destruction and off-road vehicles, among other factors.
The small broom-like plant is keeping riders out of a part of the dunes, the only place where the plant is found in the United States.
The recreation area attracts 1 million visitors each year.
Sign up for The Wild
We’ll help you find the best places to hike, bike and run, as well as the perfect silent spots for meditation and yoga.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
