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Photo Gallery

by Save the Redwoods League on January 9, 2023

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Redwoods Rising Restoration Projects

Redwoods Rising Apprentices monitor stream health following a large wood installation.Redwoods Rising Apprentices monitor stream health following a large wood installation.
Heavy equipment is used to remove roads and recountour the landscape back to its previous topography.Heavy equipment is used to remove roads and recountour the landscape back to its previous topography.
Excavators work in tandem to rebuild a slope.Excavators work in tandem to rebuild a slope.
Dozers and excavators can operate on difficult terrain to remove hard-to-reach historic logging roads and skid trails.Dozers and excavators can operate on difficult terrain to remove hard-to-reach historic logging roads and skid trails.
Redwoods Rising does not need to plant or reseed trees, because redwood saplings like these arise naturally in restored ecosystems.Redwoods Rising does not need to plant or reseed trees, because redwood saplings like these arise naturally in restored ecosystems.
A section of road in Mill Creek after removal, regraded to the natural slope. These areas will regrow healthy vegetation within a few years.A section of road in Mill Creek after removal, regraded to the natural slope. These areas will regrow healthy vegetation within a few years.
Restoration thinning uses techniques such as cable yarding, which uses cables to remove fallen trees from harder-to-reach areas.Restoration thinning uses techniques such as cable yarding, which uses cables to remove fallen trees from harder-to-reach areas.
A stream before and after a large wood installation.A stream before and after a large wood installation.
A stand of previously logged second-growth forest with dense, unhealthy structure.A stand of previously logged second-growth forest with dense, unhealthy structure.
The same stand, thinned to more typical second-growth density. This will allow the remaining trees and understory to return to old growth characteristics faster.The same stand, thinned to more typical second-growth density. This will allow the remaining trees and understory to return to old growth characteristics faster.
Workers survey a previous road removal site where natural vegetation has grown back quickly, helping the forest’s recovery from its previous fragmentation.Workers survey a previous road removal site where natural vegetation has grown back quickly, helping the forest’s recovery from its previous fragmentation.
Two-thirds of Redwood National and State Parks (about 80,000 acres) were severely impacted by decades of commercial logging before being protected as public parkland. Today, much of the historically logged areas look like this densely-growing, second-growth forest. Photo credit: Lathrop Leonard, California State ParksTwo-thirds of Redwood National and State Parks (about 80,000 acres) were severely impacted by decades of commercial logging before being protected as public parkland. Today, much of the historically logged areas look like this densely-growing, second-growth forest. Photo credit: Lathrop Leonard, California State Parks
Two-thirds of Redwood National and State Parks (about 80,000 acres) were severely impacted by decades of commercial logging before being protected as public parkland. Today, much of the historically logged areas look like this densely-growing, second-growth forest. Photo credit: Lathrop Leonard, California State ParksTwo-thirds of Redwood National and State Parks (about 80,000 acres) were severely impacted by decades of commercial logging before being protected as public parkland. Today, much of the historically logged areas look like this densely-growing, second-growth forest. Photo credit: Lathrop Leonard, California State Parks
Redwoods Rising restoration work. Photo by Andrew Slack, Save the Redwoods LeagueRedwoods Rising restoration work. Photo by Andrew Slack, Save the Redwoods League
Redwoods Rising restoration work. Photo by Andrew Slack, Save the Redwoods LeagueRedwoods Rising restoration work. Photo by Andrew Slack, Save the Redwoods League
Two panoramic photos comparing forest conditions between old growth (top) and an adjacent second growth (bottom) in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. The high stem density in the second growth makes it difficult for light to reach the forest floor, and the lush understory visible in the old growth is absent. Photo by Andrew Slack, Save the Redwoods LeagueTwo panoramic photos comparing forest conditions between old growth (top) and an adjacent second growth (bottom) in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. The high stem density in the second growth makes it difficult for light to reach the forest floor, and the lush understory visible in the old growth is absent. Photo by Andrew Slack, Save the Redwoods League
Two panoramic photos comparing conditions in an old growth forest(top) and a neighboring second growth forest(bottom) in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. Redwoods in the second growth forest suffer from high competition and lack the fully develop canopies seen in the old growth forest. The large multilayered canopy of an old growth redwood allows these trees to grow so large and provide critical habitat for wildlife. Photo by Andrew Slack, Save the Redwoods LeagueTwo panoramic photos comparing conditions in an old growth forest(top) and a neighboring second growth forest(bottom) in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. Redwoods in the second growth forest suffer from high competition and lack the fully develop canopies seen in the old growth forest. The large multilayered canopy of an old growth redwood allows these trees to grow so large and provide critical habitat for wildlife. Photo by Andrew Slack, Save the Redwoods League
Redwoods Rising restoration work. Photo by Andrew Slack, Save the Redwoods LeagueRedwoods Rising restoration work. Photo by Andrew Slack, Save the Redwoods League
A previously logged second growth forest in Redwood National Park. To restore this forest some of the trees will be cut to open up growing space for the remaining trees. This will allow the trees to recover full canopies, increase growth, and put the forest on a quicker path to old growth. Photo by Andrew Slack, Save the Redwoods LeagueA previously logged second growth forest in Redwood National Park. To restore this forest some of the trees will be cut to open up growing space for the remaining trees. This will allow the trees to recover full canopies, increase growth, and put the forest on a quicker path to old growth. Photo by Andrew Slack, Save the Redwoods League
Redwoods Rising restoration work. Photo by Andrew Slack, Save the Redwoods LeagueRedwoods Rising restoration work. Photo by Andrew Slack, Save the Redwoods League
-Redwoods Rising restoration work. Photo by Andrew Slack, Save the Redwoods League-Redwoods Rising restoration work. Photo by Andrew Slack, Save the Redwoods League
A collapsed logging road created a debris torrent that resulted in countless downed trees and 100,000 cubic yards (or 10,000 dump trucks) of sediment. (Person circled in red shown for scale.)A collapsed logging road created a debris torrent that resulted in countless downed trees and 100,000 cubic yards (or 10,000 dump trucks) of sediment. (Person circled in red shown for scale.)
Selective thinning of densely packed forests allows for healthy growth and maturity. Photo by Mike ShoysSelective thinning of densely packed forests allows for healthy growth and maturity. Photo by Mike Shoys
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A de-commissioned logging road in Mill Creek.A de-commissioned logging road in Mill Creek.
League members’ gifts support the decommissioning of logging roads like this one in the Headwaters Forest Reserve. Dump trucks like this one help move roadbed soil from eroding areas or buried stream crossings to stable areas to restore the land’s original contours.League members’ gifts support the decommissioning of logging roads like this one in the Headwaters Forest Reserve. Dump trucks like this one help move roadbed soil from eroding areas or buried stream crossings to stable areas to restore the land’s original contours.

Redwoods Rising Press Media

2023 Director Awards–04/27/2023Photo by Brian Baer2023 Director Awards–04/27/2023Photo by Brian Baer
Save the Redwoods League, California State Parks, and National Park Service staff touring a Redwoods Rising restoration site in Redwood National and State Parks. Photo by Max ForsterSave the Redwoods League, California State Parks, and National Park Service staff touring a Redwoods Rising restoration site in Redwood National and State Parks. Photo by Max Forster
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Touring a restoration site in Redwood National Park. Photo by Max Forster.Touring a restoration site in Redwood National Park. Photo by Max Forster.
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2019 Redwoods Rising Apprentices. Photo by Save the Redwoods League. Back Row (left to right): Samantha Pincus (Watershed Rehabilitation Apprentice), Christopher Villaruel (Exotics Management Apprentice), Steven Hopper (Watershed Rehabilitation Apprentice), Julia Martinez (Rare Plants Apprentice), Skylr Lopez (Rare Plants Apprentice), Laura Morgan (Rare Plant Botany Crew Lead, CSP), Ryan Thompson (Wildlife Apprentice), Henri Holbrook (Forestry Crew Lead, CSP), Christopher Collier (Wildlife Apprentice), Cameron Miller (Forestry Apprentice), Mae McLean (Rare Plant Botany Crew Lead, CSP), Caitlyn Allchin (Rare Plants Apprentice) Middle Row (left to right): Sarah McGee (Hydrology Apprentice), Ryann Howard (Forestry Apprentice), Lathrop Leonard (Forester I, CSP), Judson Fisher (Exotics Management Apprentice), Anton Bokisch (Watershed Rehabilitation Apprentice), Haley Isaacson (Watershed Rehabilitation Apprentice), Macy Budesilich (Rare Plants Apprentice), Front Row, (left to right): Dillon Martin (Forestry Apprentice), Walter Mackelburg (Hydrology Crew Lead, CSP), Caleb Van Rossum (Forestry Apprentice), Brett Crandall (Hydrology Apprentice), Matthew Morassutti (Redwoods Rising Fellow, League).2019 Redwoods Rising Apprentices. Photo by Save the Redwoods League. Back Row (left to right): Samantha Pincus (Watershed Rehabilitation Apprentice), Christopher Villaruel (Exotics Management Apprentice), Steven Hopper (Watershed Rehabilitation Apprentice), Julia Martinez (Rare Plants Apprentice), Skylr Lopez (Rare Plants Apprentice), Laura Morgan (Rare Plant Botany Crew Lead, CSP), Ryan Thompson (Wildlife Apprentice), Henri Holbrook (Forestry Crew Lead, CSP), Christopher Collier (Wildlife Apprentice), Cameron Miller (Forestry Apprentice), Mae McLean (Rare Plant Botany Crew Lead, CSP), Caitlyn Allchin (Rare Plants Apprentice) Middle Row (left to right): Sarah McGee (Hydrology Apprentice), Ryann Howard (Forestry Apprentice), Lathrop Leonard (Forester I, CSP), Judson Fisher (Exotics Management Apprentice), Anton Bokisch (Watershed Rehabilitation Apprentice), Haley Isaacson (Watershed Rehabilitation Apprentice), Macy Budesilich (Rare Plants Apprentice), Front Row, (left to right): Dillon Martin (Forestry Apprentice), Walter Mackelburg (Hydrology Crew Lead, CSP), Caleb Van Rossum (Forestry Apprentice), Brett Crandall (Hydrology Apprentice), Matthew Morassutti (Redwoods Rising Fellow, League).
Westfall Ranch buffers the pictured Headwaters Forest Reserve, home to a 3,000-acre ancient redwood forest that inspired a long fight for its protection from logging in the 1990s. Photo by Mike Shoys.Westfall Ranch buffers the pictured Headwaters Forest Reserve, home to a 3,000-acre ancient redwood forest that inspired a long fight for its protection from logging in the 1990s. Photo by Mike Shoys.

Logging Impacts

Two-thirds of Redwood National and State Parks (about 80,000 acres) were severely impacted by decades of commercial logging before being protected as public parkland. Photo credit: Dave Van de MarkTwo-thirds of Redwood National and State Parks (about 80,000 acres) were severely impacted by decades of commercial logging before being protected as public parkland. Photo credit: Dave Van de Mark
Logging by Arcata Redwood Company. Photo: David H. Swanlund [#4644], 1975. Save the Redwoods League photograph collection [graphic], BANC PIC 2006.030–NEG, NEG box 8. Courtesy of The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.Logging by Arcata Redwood Company. Photo: David H. Swanlund [#4644], 1975. Save the Redwoods League photograph collection [graphic], BANC PIC 2006.030–NEG, NEG box 8. Courtesy of The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Redwood logging like this in Scotia, Calif., around 1918, spurred the establishment of Save the Redwoods League. Photo by H.C. TibbitsRedwood logging like this in Scotia, Calif., around 1918, spurred the establishment of Save the Redwoods League. Photo by H.C. Tibbits
Logging devastation. Photo by Howard KingLogging devastation. Photo by Howard King
Industrial timberland is deeply divided by logging roads. Image Source: USDA Farm ServiceIndustrial timberland is deeply divided by logging roads. Image Source: USDA Farm Service
Stream erosion along old logging roads causes run-off into the streams. Heavy equipment is used to remove roads and recountour the landscape back to its previous topography.Stream erosion along old logging roads causes run-off into the streams. Heavy equipment is used to remove roads and recountour the landscape back to its previous topography.

Old Growth and Second Growth Forests

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Redwood National and State Parks is home to 45 percent of the world’s remaining protected old-growth redwoods. Surrounding these ancient stands are thousands of acres that were severely impacted by decades of commercial logging. Photo credit: Eco-Ascension Research and ConsultingRedwood National and State Parks is home to 45 percent of the world’s remaining protected old-growth redwoods. Surrounding these ancient stands are thousands of acres that were severely impacted by decades of commercial logging. Photo credit: Eco-Ascension Research and Consulting
Old-growth coast redwoods in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, part of Redwood National and State Parks. Photo credit: Andrew Slack, Save the Redwoods LeagueOld-growth coast redwoods in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, part of Redwood National and State Parks. Photo credit: Andrew Slack, Save the Redwoods League
Old-growth coast redwoods along the Prairie Creek Trail in Redwood National and State Parks. Photo by S. Niehans, National Park ServiceOld-growth coast redwoods along the Prairie Creek Trail in Redwood National and State Parks. Photo by S. Niehans, National Park Service
Residual old-growth redwoods rise above a forest that was logged before the area in the Redwood Creek watershed became part of Redwood National and State Parks. Photo by Mike ShoysResidual old-growth redwoods rise above a forest that was logged before the area in the Redwood Creek watershed became part of Redwood National and State Parks. Photo by Mike Shoys
Old-growth redwood forest at Mill Creek stands behind a previously logged area that was densely reseeded with Douglas-fir. Photo by Lathrop Leonard, California State ParksOld-growth redwood forest at Mill Creek stands behind a previously logged area that was densely reseeded with Douglas-fir. Photo by Lathrop Leonard, California State Parks

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