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Land Conservation Agreement Protects 20 Acres of Ancient Redwoods

With members’ financial support, Save the Redwoods League recently completed a land conservation agreement with The Annapolis Milling Company to protect a 20-acre stand of ancient redwoods in northern Sonoma County (pictured). This new conservation agreement will ensure that the redwoods, just south of Soda Springs Reserve, are permanently protected from possible timber harvest and vineyard conversion. The agreement is progress toward our goal of ensuring permanent protection for all old-growth redwood forest in the central region of the redwood coast.

New Land Acquisition Preserves View in Humboldt

Thanks to our members’ contributions, Save the Redwoods League recently acquired about 46 acres surrounded by Humboldt Redwoods State Park. The acquisition preserves the view along US Highway 101 for all to enjoy and protects the watershed and wildlife habitat in and around the park's historic Bolling Grove (pictured). We protected the ancient Bolling redwood grove in 1921, one of the first of our more than 300 transactions that built the state park. Of course, there are still thousands of acres of unprotected ancient redwood forests and many more acres of redwood connecting lands that still need protection. Please see savetheredwoods.org/give to support our continued preservation work.

For the Holidays, Give the Gift That Grows!

Have a redwood seedling planted in one of California's redwood parks in honor of an individual or organization or in memory of a loved one. A seedling will be planted for each $50 donation, and your gift will support our reforestation program. Order using our secure online form.

Groves & Honor Trees Make Unique and Memorable Holiday Gifts!

Dedicate a redwood grove or tree through a gift to Save the Redwoods League. This unique and memorable holiday gift helps preserve the beauty of the redwoods, while setting aside a special place in this unique forest where you and your loved ones may enjoy the trees, rivers and wildlife. Perhaps there is no more fitting way to honor someone than by ensuring that the peace, perspective and sense of awe that comes from the ancient redwood forest is kept alive forever.

Please visit our Web site for more information or contact Megan Ferreira by e-mail or by phone at (415) 362-2352 x309 to discuss how you can share the gift of the forest with friends and family this holiday season.

Staff Member's Favorite Redwood Hike: Pioneer Trail to Armstrong Tree

In this recurring feature, our staff members share their favorite places to experience redwoods.

Name and Title: Carolyn Meyer, Support Services Assistant

Favorite Redwood Hike: Pioneer Trail to Armstrong Tree, Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve

Difficulty/Distance: Easy; a little over a mile

Why I like it: This Reserve features some amazing trees including the Colonel Armstrong Tree, the oldest at over 1,400 years, which was named after a lumberman who chose to preserve the redwoods in this area in the 1870s. At 310 feet, the Reserve’s tallest tree is the Parson Jones Tree located just 1/10th of a mile from the visitor parking lot. My favorite is the Icicle Tree, named for its many burls, which are growths that are often found on redwood trees.

Best time to visit: I enjoy visiting in the rainy winter season because the understory becomes so green and lush. Just remember to bring a rain jacket!

Other places to visit nearby: Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve is located just outside Guerneville in the heart of the Russian River area. You can visit the Russian River Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center for ideas of activities throughout the year.

More information: Visit the Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Web site. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis at nearby Austin Creek State Recreation Area.

Directions: Get directions to the park.

Featured Favorite Redwood Memory

"Last summer I brought my son, daughter, and grandson to see the redwoods. They were all in wonder and awe among these treasured trees. I personally am always amazed at how safe we small people feel among these breathtaking giants. I will always love the redwoods and wish I could contribute more to save them."

— Tobi, member since 2005