High on an overlook deep in Mendocino County, Atkins Place sits in a strategic location adjacent to the magical Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve. Here in the traditional land of the Northern Pomo people, healthy second-growth redwood forests buffer the exquisite old growth of the reserve, making it a critical habitat corridor.
The League acquired this land in August 2022, safeguarding it from future potential subdivision and development. In April, 2026, we transferred Atkins Place to California State Parks to be included as part of Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve, providing better protection for the old-growth redwoods at the heart of the reserve.
This project is part of the Montgomery Woods Initiative — a big vision to expand protection around Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve and improve access to this spectacular old-growth grove. Related projects include a partnership with California State Parks to redesign the visitor experience in Montgomery Woods, and the conservation easement we secured on the 3,862-acre Weger Ranch property in 2023. The latter included a fee acquisition of Rocky Ridge, an 80-acre parcel that the League donated via a direct deed from the owners to California State Parks as an addition to Montgomery Woods. The Rocky Ridge acquisition provides an opportunity to expand the reserve’s trail network to a ridge overlooking the grove’s old-growth canopy and the surrounding landscape.
Learn more about Atkins Place at the links below.
PRESS RELEASE
• April 22, 2026 — Save the Redwoods League Donates 453 Acres of Redwood Forest to Expand Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve
• September 27, 2022 — Save the Redwoods League launches Montgomery Woods Initiative with purchase of 453 acres of redwood forest and groundbreaking on vital park improvements
• April 19, 2022 — Save the Redwoods League Secures Opportunity to Protect 453 Acres of Coast Redwood Forest in Mendocino County
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