New discovery shows how redwoods regrow after extreme fires
onCoast redwoods have been able to adapt and survive for millennia by drawing on carbon they’ve stored for decades to give them new life.
President’s letter
onWe explore an exciting vision for a groundbreaking conservation model and the success of another landmark partnership, the Giant Sequoia Lands Coalition.
Carrying the torch of conservation
onLisa Weger has a deep connection to Weger Ranch, a 3,862-acre redwood property in the sprawling hills of Mendocino County. This stunning landscape—and a strong commitment to its conservation—is Lisa’s family legacy. By setting a high bar for sustainable forestry in the region, Lisa and Craig hope to inspire other private landowners to consider—and fund—conservation solutions.
Redwoods Forever
onRedwoods seem practically tailormade for tattoo art. They are iconic symbols of strength and resilience. Their bold trunks, feathery needles, and cross-hatched cones translate beautifully into ink. They’re also an ideal choice for a visual statement that’s—in theory—permanent. With lifespans …
Historic first steps toward gateway to parks
onOn a blustery morning last March, fog hung over the redwood covered hills surrounding ‘O Rew, a culturally significant place to the Yurok people. A mountain of ripped-up asphalt provided a stark reminder that this property just outside Orick, California, …
4 places to explore redwoods in Southern California
onWhen I first moved to Los Angeles from my small town, I imagined a towering cityscape more than I ever imagined towering trees. And yet, it was only after moving to this city of sprawling concrete, that I found myself staring up at the tallest species of trees in the world not even a 15-minute drive from my apartment.
Follow the money…to your favorite redwood forest
onSpectacular. Breathtaking. Transcendent. These are the phrases people often utter while exploring an ancient grove of giant sequoias or a lush swath of second-growth coast redwoods. It’s the rare visitor who gazes at the sun-dappled splendor of a redwood forest …
Rocky Ridge expands stunning Mendocino redwood park
onThey say good things come to those who wait. Case in point: Rocky Ridge, the first League-conserved property to be added to California State Parks in well over a decade. Last month, the state park system formally accepted ownership of …
Video: Monumental progress in protecting giant sequoias from severe wildfires
onSince 2015, about 20% of the world’s mature giant sequoias have been lost to wildfires in the Sierra Nevada. The escalating severity of these fires threatens the very existence of these iconic giants.
Redwoods: A muse for artist’s captivating creations
onWe were living a perfect week: September in Sausalito. My friends and I traveled from Chicago in 2008 to participate as guest artists in the Sausalito Art Festival for the first time. We finished setting up on Wednesday evening. Over …
Beacon of renewal: A new welcome center opens
onIt’s a spectacular drive heading south from San Francisco on Highway 1, where under an azure sky, the furrowed Santa Cruz Mountains meet the sparkling, blue arc of the Pacific and its craggy sea stacks. In about 60 miles, the …