We Can Halt Animal Extinction by Restoring Forests
onTo prevent species extinctions it is necessary to take advantage of the window of opportunity for forest regeneration. Restored forests gradually recover species richness.
Impact of Humans on Forest Spans Thousands of Years
onImagine being the first person to set foot inside the redwood forest. I can picture this visitor pushing through lush ferns as they gazed up at the towering trees. This brave explorer would have no trails to follow as they …
Romantic Getaways in the Redwood Forest
onNow that your kids are away at summer camp, it’s a perfect opportunity for a quick, romantic getaway to the redwoods.
The Redwood Forest: A Prescription for Kids, Adults
onLast week up in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park I overheard two young boys: “Daddy, can I take a photo of the creek?” His older brother commented, “I don’t need a camera, I’m going to take a photo with my …
Kick Start Publicity: You Can Help Parks by Supporting Film
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Meet a Tiny Wonder of the Forest
onI’m pleased to introduce you to this tiny cutie of the redwood forest: Lunularia cruciata! I can guarantee that you’ve been in this tiny plant’s presence in the redwood forest, but maybe just didn’t notice it. Lunularia is a liverwort, …
Redwoods’ Magic Shines amid Crisis
onAfter a year of anguish, hard work and some heartbreak, the headlines scream “no parks will close.” Well, except for the five that will. And the ones that will be closed during the week, or off-season. And some have no …
Welcome to Our New Blog
onThank you for visiting our Giant Thoughts blog. Giant Thoughts is a place for personal insights into our organization and our work. The blog not only allows us to hear from you and build our online community, but it also …
Tree Comments – Test
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Videos, Films Support State Parks Facing Closure
onKeep up on the effort to save nearly 70 California State Parks, including redwood parks, from closure by watching these recently created videos and movies. Forward them to friends: public service announcements by our partner, California State Parks Foundation; The First 70, a short film about Californians uniting to develop solutions to the parks crisis.
Event Honors Naturalist, History of Big Sur Parcel
onA celebration this month commemorated the late naturalist Jeff Norman (pictured) and his commitment to protecting Big Sur. His property was safeguarded when it was sold to Save the Redwoods League.
League Honored: Cal State Parks Grants Award for Partnership
onCalifornia State Parks (CSP) honored Save the Redwoods League on May 19, 2010, with its prestigious Dewitt Award for Partnership, which recognizes commitment above and beyond the call of duty in protecting public lands over a substantial time period. CSP presents this award to those who have served as irreplaceable partners in the accomplishment of its mission.
40 Acres of Redwoods Purchased in Big Sur
onThanks to our generous members, Save the Redwoods League on April 15, 2010, bought a never-harvested 40-acre redwood property in a steep canyon surrounded by Los Padres National Forest.
Senator Names League ‘Conservation Champion’
onField Representative Juan Camacho (pictured, second from left) presents California Senator Barbara Boxer’s Conservation Champion Award to Save the Redwoods League on March 14, 2010 in recognition of significant contributions to protecting California’s environment.