REDWOODS Spring/Summer 2021

Magazine published twice a year by Save the Redwoods League

Redwoods Magazine Spring 2021

RENEWAL EDITION

Welcome to select features from the Renewal Edition of Redwoods.

After a year of pandemic, wildfire, and social unrest, we explore how forest and human well-being can progress in tandem, from the movement to protect 30% of Earth by 2030, to the health benefits of time in the forest, to protecting imperiled wildlife, to rewilding the Klamath River that sustains redwood ecosystems and tribal communities. And as summer ushers in our return to our beloved redwood parks, we celebrate with some of our best friends. Come along with us as we create a new and hopeful normal.

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CONTENTS

Second-growth coast redwoods regenerating after fire.LETTERA time of regrowth and renewalAs we emerge from the pandemic and witness regrowth in redwood landscapes that burned last year, we explore the ways in which forest and human well-being can progress in tandem.
Aerial view of Mailliard RanchFEATURE30 by 30: The Future Is ForestsThe League’s goals for redwoods conservation align with the growing movement to protect 30% of Earth’s lands and waters by 2030.
Dog in redwood forestTRAVELDoggone Good TimesCanines and their companions love redwood forests.
Photo by Kyle CooperIN BRIEFCreating a fire-ready future for redwoodsThe League’s Wildfire Fund will support recovery and resilience projects.
Man standing next to a giant redwood treeFEATUREMailliard Ranch: Nearly 15,000 Acres ProtectedThree conservation easements create 82,000 acres of contiguous protected lands.
Pacific FisherFEATUREThreatened and endangered wildlife in the redwoodsA brief look at some of the fascinating species struggling to bounce back.
Photo by Scott AshkenazFEATUREHow Redwood Forests Can Heal UsStudies show time in the woods can boost our immune systems and lower anxiety, depression, and anger, but discrimination may undermine these benefits
Yurok Tribe members fishing on the Klamath RiverFEATURERevitalizing a River Through the Redwoods Removing Klamath dams will help revive fish and tribal communities, and nourish forest ecosystems.
Narinda HengCOMMUNITY VOICESWhen I Think About Saving the RedwoodsWe must commit to protecting one another.
Redwoods in New ZealandTRAVELHow to Exist on Indigenous Land, According to RedwoodsShaandiin Cedar ventured into the naturalized coast redwood forest of New Zealand
Wildfire smouldering while scientist worksCHAMPIONING REDWOODSNew bill would commit state to more prescribed and cultural burningGov. Gavin Newsom has proposed $1 billion in funding for wildfire preparedness, response, and recovery.
CA State Park naturalist John Griffith with cougar skullPROFILECelebrity of the forestNorth coast park interpreter’s videos make a huge splash with lockdown viewers.
Calf Creek running through Humboldt Redwoods State Parks Rockefeller ForestHISTORYCelebrate Humboldt Redwoods State Park’s CentennialSo majestic is this forest that it helped inspire the establishment of Save the Redwoods League, the California State Parks system, and the land trust movement.
Coast redwoods. Photo by Jon ParmentierPHILANTHROPIC LEADERSGrowing GiantsBoard member John Scharffenberger builds support for the League’s efforts to nurture the ancient forests of the future.
Sean O'Gara's Redwood CathedralPHILANTHROPIC LEADERSLegacy gifts help create the Forever ForestThree special individuals have made a tremendous impact on the League’s mission to protect and restore California’s iconic redwood forests.
I'll Go If You GoIN BRIEFHear HereThe League’s new podcast spotlights experiences of underrepresented communities in nature and conservation.
Recent Virtual EventsEVENTSVirtual GatheringsA webinar details modern fires in ancient forests, and the Take Me to the Trees benefit is a terrific success, featuring renowned artists. Watch the videos.

 

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CONTRIBUTORS

Jen CharneyJennifer Charney, Senior Manager of Marketing Communications, leads the production of many Save the Redwoods League publications. She brings a lifelong love of nature to her role.
Dana PobleteDana Poblete joined Save the Redwoods League in 2019 as Writer/Storyteller and Editor. In addition to amplifying people’s stories in nature, she loves building community in the outdoors.
Garrison FrostGarrison Frost joined Save the Redwoods League in 2019 as its Director of Communications.
Endria RichardsonEndria Richardson is a writer, lawyer, and climber living on Ohlone land in Oakland, California. Photo by Narinda Heng.
Victoria ReederVictoria Reeder is a conservation photographer excited about preserving redwoods and working to help all of us have equal access to nature. Her work has been published in Audubon, Alpinist, outdoor adventure books, and various online publications.
Max ForsterMax Forster is a coast redwood enthusiast and photographer based in Humboldt County, California. His work has been published by American Forests and various online outlets.
Shaandiin CedarShaandiin Cedar is a Navajo Tribal member originally from Northern Arizona. She is a sustainability professional and a proud Native activist working to elevate and celebrate Native and Indigenous people in the outdoors. Photo by Jacy Jackson.
Vivian ChenVivian Chen is a San Francisco Bay Area-based commercial and wedding photographer. Her work focuses on natural landscapes and genuine human connection. Photo by Sarah Deragon.
Juliet GrableJuliet Grable is a writer based in Southern Oregon. Her work has been published in Sierra, Audubon, Earth Island Journal, and other national and regional publications. Photo by Brint Borgilt.
Narinda HengNarinda Heng is an artist and outdoor educator whose work engages the complexities of history, place, and identity. Photo by Noyek Im.
Jennifer Benito-KowalskiJennifer Benito-Kowalski joined Save the Redwoods League in 2007 as the Director of Outreach and is now the League’s Chief Marketing and Communications Officer.
Suzanne MossSuzanne Moss, Campaign Director at Save the Redwoods League, is a leader in conservation fundraising and marketing.
Kyle CooperKyle Cooper is an experienced writer, photographer and award-winning public relations manager who has worked for Save the Redwoods League since 2016.
Stanley ShawStanley Shaw joined the League as Conservation Programs Assistant in 2020. He enjoys combining his passion for the redwoods with his longtime hobby of photography.