These lands will be added to the Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve once the land is purchased by Save the Redwoods League in 2026.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Save the Redwoods League staff hiking in Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve. Credit: The Coldwater Collective, courtesy of Save the Redwoods League
Save the Redwoods League staff hiking in Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve. Credit: The Coldwater Collective, courtesy of Save the Redwoods League
A stream found within Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve. Credit: Mike Shoys, courtesy of Save the Redwoods League
A prescribed burn taking place in Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve. Credit: The Coldwater Collective, courtesy of Save the Redwoods League
Prescribed burns keep Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve more resilient to wildfires. Credit: The Coldwater Collective, courtesy of Save the Redwoods League
A prescribed burn taking place in Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve. Credit: The Coldwater Collective, courtesy of Save the Redwoods League
Prescribed burns keep Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve more resilient to wildfires. Credit: The Coldwater Collective, courtesy of Save the Redwoods League
A prescribed burn taking place in Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve. Credit: The Coldwater Collective, courtesy of Save the Redwoods League
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