Author Archives: Ben Friedman

Ben Friedman is the Government Affairs and Public Grants Officer at Save the Redwoods League.
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Prop 4 could be a game changer for redwoods 

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California’s redwood forests have long been a symbol of the state’s natural beauty. But these majestic trees also provide incredible ecological benefits to our water quality, wildlife habitat, and the health and well-being of local communities. With Proposition 4—”Prop 4″—on …

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Biden and Newsom make big conservation announcements

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As Earth Month comes to a close and Spring takes hold in earnest across the redwood range, let’s take stock of some recent conservation policy announcements.    Just in the last few weeks, we’ve seen the Biden Administration announce a brand …