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Redwood Statistics

Of the original 2 million acres of ancient coast redwood forest, approximately 95% has been logged.
Today, fewer than 106,000 acres (5%) of these ancient coast redwood forests remain.
Most areas that were ancient redwood forests 200 years ago are second- or third-growth redwood forests today. There is an urgent need to restore original habitats in these forests to protect imperiled species that rely on old-growth ecosystems.
Approximately 18% of existing coast redwood forests is in a park or reserve. The remaining 82% may be logged because it is either held privately or in a national forest.
Since 1918, Save the Redwoods League has protected more than 189,000 acres of California land.

Only 5% of old growth redwood forests remain

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For more than 90 years, Save the Redwoods League has been dedicated to protecting the ancient redwood forests so all generations can experience the inspiration and majesty of redwoods. In 1850, there were nearly 2 million acres of ancient coast redwood forests in California. Today, less than 5 percent remains and faces threats from unsustainable logging practices, poorly planned development and global climate change. Since its founding in 1918, the League has completed the purchase of more than 189,000 acres of land.