The Impacts of California Wildfires on Redwoods
Redwood forests are fire adapted and have been thriving, fire-resilient ecosystems for millions of years. Nonetheless, with forests as vulnerable and strained as they are today by climate change and 170 years of commercial harvesting, that characteristic resilience is facing an unprecedented test.
For the latest fire conditions and evacuations, please visit fire.ca.gov. Even if you do not live in an area that’s immediately affected by the wildfires, power outages and poor air quality are still a problem. For the latest information about the air quality in your area and the actions you should take, visit airnow.gov.
Below is a collection of blog posts and updates about wildfires and their impacts on redwood forest management.
You Can Help
Today, it takes a community including private landowners, parks, local communities, scientists and our supporters, to safeguard redwood forests. Together, we protect redwood forests from threats such as unsustainable development; restore the forests we have lost; and connect people to these towering wonders of nature. With your help, we can leave the forests — and the world — in a better place than we found them.