Fort Ord
Overview
Monterey Bay
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in California
California
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. It was established in 1917 as a maneuver area and field artillery target range and was closed in September 1994. Fort Ord was one of the most attractive locations of any U.S. Army post, because of its proximity to the beach and California weather. The 7th Infantry Division (Light) was its main resident for many years. When Fort Ord was converted to civilian use, space was set aside for the first nature reserve
Nature reserve
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in the United States
United States
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created for conservation of an insect
Insect
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, the endangered species
Endangered species
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Smith's blue butterfly
Smith's blue butterfly
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.
While much of the old military buildings and infrastructure remain abandoned, many structures have been torn down for anticipated development.
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