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Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve

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Photos of the 200-acre expansion properties:

These lands will be added to the Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve once the land is purchased by Save the Redwoods League in 2026.

Fog rolling over a dense redwoods forest canopy
Coastal fog, which redwoods utilize as an important water source, rolls over the expansion to Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve.
Credit: The Coldwater Collective, courtesy of Save the Redwoods League

lateral aerial view of a coast redwood tree canopy scenic vista
Aerial view of the 200-acre expansion to Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve in Sonoma County.
Credit: The Coldwater Collective, courtesy of Save the Redwoods League
Red-bellied newt
Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve is home to a wide variety of wildlife species, including the red-bellied newt.
Credit: The Coldwater Collective, courtesy of Save the Redwoods League

fog bank rolling over a vast expanse of redwoods forest from above
Coastal fog, which redwoods utilize as an important water source, rolls over the expansion to Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve.
Credit: The Coldwater Collective, courtesy of Save the Redwoods League

Coast redwood looking down at the canopy top
Within the 200 acres being acquired is a nearly 35-acre old-growth coast redwood grove containing more than 200 trees over 200 feet tall.
Credit: The Coldwater Collective, courtesy of Save the Redwoods League

Coast redwood canopy in fog
Aerial view of the 200-acre expansion to Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve in Sonoma County.
Credit: The Coldwater Collective, courtesy of Save the Redwoods League

woman looking up at old growth redwood tree with her hand on the trunk
Securing this expansion to Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve will enable Save the Redwoods League to advance planning for recreational access.
Credit: The Coldwater Collective, courtesy of Save the Redwoods League

Photos of the 730-acre Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve:

This area was protected by Save the Redwoods League in 2018.

redwood
Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve contains more than 300 coast redwoods that stand more than 250 feet tall.
Credit: The Coldwater Collective, courtesy of Save the Redwoods League

flower
In addition to coast redwoods, Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve is an important habitat for a variety of other plant species.
Credit: Mike Shoys, courtesy of Save the Redwoods League

People exploring in the redwoods
Save the Redwoods League staff hiking in Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve.
Credit: The Coldwater Collective, courtesy of Save the Redwoods League

people walking outside in redwoods forest
Save the Redwoods League staff hiking in Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve.
Credit: The Coldwater Collective, courtesy of Save the Redwoods League
redwoods stream
A stream found within Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve.
Credit: Mike Shoys, courtesy of Save the Redwoods League

firefighter lighting controlled burn
A prescribed burn taking place in Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve.
Credit: The Coldwater Collective, courtesy of Save the Redwoods League
firefighter, flames, and smoke in background behind coast redwood sapling
Prescribed burns keep Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve more resilient to wildfires.
Credit: The Coldwater Collective, courtesy of Save the Redwoods League

prescribed fire, smoke, firefighter, redwood
A prescribed burn taking place in Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve.
Credit: The Coldwater Collective, courtesy of Save the Redwoods League
firefighter lighting controlled burn
Prescribed burns keep Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve more resilient to wildfires.
Credit: The Coldwater Collective, courtesy of Save the Redwoods League

firefighter lighting controlled burn
A prescribed burn taking place in Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve.
Credit: The Coldwater Collective, courtesy of Save the Redwoods League
redwood
Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve contains more than 300 coast redwoods that stand more than 250 feet tall.
Credit: The Coldwater Collective, courtesy of Save the Redwoods League

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Map

Map of the Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve and Expansion properties Map of Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve and the expansion properties that Save the Redwoods League is working to acquire in 2026. Click to enlarge.