Re-emergence and hope
onThe theme for this edition of Redwoods is Returning. We were hopeful that by now we’d be returning to some form of normalcy. We knew that would likely be a new normal, with the challenges we faced embedded in our hearts.
President and Chief Enthusiast for the Outdoors (CEO) of Save the Redwoods League, Sam brings more than 25 years of experience in overseeing land conservation programs from the remote wilderness to the inner city.
A time of regrowth and renewal
onThe theme for this edition of Redwoods is Renewal. We dive into the 30 by 30 movement to protect 30% of Earth by 2030. Forest and human well-being can progress in tandem.
Reflections on nature during our pandemic year
onSpotting a barn owl in the wild, League President and CEO Sam Hodder reflects on the role nature has played in inspiring and sustaining people during a global pandemic.
Congratulations to Rep. Deb Haaland on her selection as our next Interior Secretary
onDeb Haaland named interior Secretary
Wishing our friend Bob Doyle at EBRPD well as he retires
onAfter starting as a ranger at East Bay Regional Park District and becoming its general manager, Bob Doyle retires after 47 years of looking after many of the Bay Area’s most treasured landscapes.
Hope and healing amid ongoing crises
onIn this edition, we strive to depict a more holistic story of redwoods culture—one in which we all stand together to protect and restore these forests to which we are connected.
A word about the 2020 election and redwoods
on2020 election and redwoods
Reckoning with the League Founders’ Eugenics Past
onSave the Redwoods League has long disavowed our founders’ connections to eugenics. We now publicly acknowledge that piece of our history.
Resilience of giant sequoia put to the test in the Sierra
onWe remain hopeful as SQF Complex Fire moves through Alder Creek “And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, in fact, whether the storm …
League welcomes new Director of California State Parks
onArmando Quintero has been named to head California State Parks. Director Quintero has had a long and outstanding career in parks and conservation, including his work to engage, train and inspire the next generation of park leaders. We look forward to working with him!
We’re remaining hopeful as fires move into redwood groves
onWe have learned that fire has swept into some of California’s coast redwood parks and forests in Sonoma and Santa Cruz Counties.
We lost one of the greats of conservation yesterday
onI want to share some brief thoughts on the passing of Huey Johnson. Huey was a powerhouse and created the “land for people” era of the modern conservation movement. Starting with the Marin Headlands that have since grown to define …
Put Californians back to work through conservation
onRedwoods restoration can integrate climate adaptation into economic recovery As Governor Newsom and California’s lawmakers grapple with how best to mitigate impacts of COVID-19 on our lives, health and the economy, the people of our state have voted with their …
Advancing our mission during a global crisis
onAccording to California’s stay-home order, our staff has been working remotely, pursuing our vision that’s built on a foundation of hope and healing.
An important note from Sam Hodder
onIt is my sincere hope that you and your loved ones are well and taking good care in these uncertain times.
The next phase of redwoods conservation: from defense to offense
onThe following is an edited version of a speech delivered at an event in San Francisco on Jan. 30, 2020, announcing the public phase of Forever Forest: The Campaign for the Redwoods.
From California to Australia, we feel the pain of catastrophic wildfires
onIt is frightening to consider that Australia’s summer is just beginning, and that there is little hope for rain in the coming months across much of the continent.
We Have to Save This Place
onAnd now, we can announce the pending acquisition of the largest unprotected sequoia grove. Alder Creek is located near Camp Nelson off Highway 190, and is surrounded by the Giant Sequoia National Monument. It’s no exaggeration to call Alder Creek a crown jewel of the giant sequoia. In both size and conservation value, it is comparable to the famous Mariposa Grove, Yosemite National Park’s iconic giant sequoia stand.
What Does the UN’s Report on Massive Species Extinction Rates Mean for the Redwoods?
onIn the most comprehensive assessment of its kind, the United Nations (UN) paints a bleak picture, describing a future in which 1 million plant and animal species are at risk of extinction — unless we make transformative changes now.
Historic Win: America’s Most Successful Conservation Program Permanently Reauthorized
onThe Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), our nation’s most successful conservation and recreation funding program, was permanently reauthorized. This is a resounding and historic win for land conservation from coast to coast and for our redwoods here in California!