acre

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At scale, this means tens of millions fewer acres of land need to be developed to grow GMO crops.

From Salon

It includes two buildings on 1.34 acres, with a total of six bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, and nearly 8,000 square feet, as well as stunning waterfront views.

From MarketWatch

With Hill still in the tree, Pacific Lumber agreed to sell 7,400 acres, including the ancient Headwaters Grove, to the government to be preserved.

From Los Angeles Times

Opposition to construction often stems from concern over the impact that the giant facilities will have on the environment and local communities, with some projects sprawling across thousands of acres.

From Salon

Los Angeles, the largest city in the state, has more acres in very high fire hazard zones than any of its other cities.

From Los Angeles Times