Save the Redwoods League Secures an Opportunity to Protect 394-acre Redwood Forest in Sonoma, Including One of the County’s Tallest Trees
onThe nonprofit seeks to raise $6.5 million to protect 1 mile of Russian River frontage
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Save the Redwoods League Urges State Legislators to Deliver Urgent Funding for California State Parks via a Climate Bond in 2024
onTo continue providing unique and inspirational park experiences for millions of visitors every year and investing in our climate resilience, state legislators need to uphold California’s legacy of conservation leadership and deliver adequate funding for California State Parks.
Save the Redwoods League Grants More than $160,000 for New Scientific Research in the Coast Redwood and Giant Sequoia Ranges
onThe League is thrilled to once again offer starter grants to underrepresented graduate and undergraduate students to nurture a diversity of perspectives in redwoods research. We have selected nine interesting and well-designed projects that will increase knowledge of the effects of climate change and fire on forest communities and allow us to better understand the interactions of life within redwood forests.
Celebrate the Second Annual California State Parks Week: June 14-18, 2023
onParks across California are celebrating the second annual California State Parks Week. Visit CAStateParksWeek.org for a list of special community events being hosted by a park near you.
Save the Redwoods League Names Linneth Lim as Chief Financial Officer
onLinneth Lim has been named chief financial officer (CFO) of Save the Redwoods League. Lim oversees all aspects of the League’s finances and is responsible for advising on all fiscal matters behind the League’s work to protect, restore and connect all people with California’s coast redwood and giant sequoia forests. Lim reports to President and CEO Sam Hodder, and she will be a key strategic partner on the nonprofit organization’s senior leadership team.
Save the Redwoods League Debuts Season Three of Podcast “I’ll Go If You Go”
onThis season, we will uncover inspirational stories about creating your place in the outdoors and building community for others, with guests’ unique connection to the redwoods. While “l’ll Go If You Go” is made for all, we particularly wanted to showcase members of underrepresented communities engaging with these incredible natural places that have been protected by and for all of us. It all circles back to the name of the podcast-if people see themselves in others who are spending time doing fun things in the redwoods, they’ll be more likely to feel welcome giving it a try.
Save the Redwoods League and USDA Forest Service Strengthen Protections for Red Hill Grove of Giant Sequoias
onSave the Redwoods League has transferred its 160-acre Red Hill property to the USDA Forest Service so that it may be protected and managed by the Forest Service as part of Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia National Forest.
Giant Sequoia Lands Coalition Gains Momentum in Fight to Protect Giant Sequoias Threatened by Unprecedented Wildfire Risk
onCoalition members took emergency actions to treat 4,257 acres and plant more than 248,000 of native conifers throughout the giant sequoia range to begin to restore wildfire resilience for the iconic species. More action is needed.
Save the Redwoods League Names Jeffrey Hoelsken As General Counsel
onSave the Redwoods League today announced that Jeffrey Hoelsken has joined the organization as general counsel. Hoelsken is responsible for protecting the League’s legal interests and maintaining its operations. He provides strategic counsel to the Board of Directors, senior management and staff. He also acts as liaison with outside counsel in real estate transactions, litigation and organizational governance.
Save the Redwoods League Donates One of the Oldest Trees in the World, Bennett Juniper, to Mother Lode Land Trust
onSave the Redwoods League today announced that it has entrusted Mother Lode Land Trust (MLLT) with the long-term stewardship of Bennett Juniper, the largest juniper and one of the oldest known trees in the world. The League donated the 3,000-year-old tree and surrounding 3-acre property to MLLT. The Bennett Juniper property has been stewarded by the League since 1987.
Save the Redwoods League secures opportunity to protect 3,862-acre Weger Ranch in Mendocino County through conservation easement
onSave the Redwoods League has secured an opportunity to purchase a conservation easement on the 3,862-acre Weger Ranch. Weger Ranch shares a 1.25-mile border with Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve. This conservation easement will enable the League to buffer the old-growth redwoods in the park and expand redwood conservation in this vital corner of the coast redwood range.
Save the Redwoods League launches Montgomery Woods Initiative with purchase of 453 acres of redwood forest and groundbreaking on vital park improvements
onAs part of a new initiative to protect redwood forests and enhance recreational opportunities at Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve in Mendocino County, Save the Redwoods League has purchased Atkins Place, a 453-acre coast redwood forest adjacent to the reserve, and partnered with California State Parks on significant improvements to the park.
Land Trust of Santa Cruz County and Partners to Open First Phase of New Public Trails at San Vicente Redwoods
on7.3 miles of multi-use trails open Saturday, December 3, with free registration pass required. Pre-registration period begins October 3.
U.S. Forest Service Emergency Actions to Protect Giant Sequoias Are Necessary and Appropriate
onToday the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced a necessary emergency action to initiate fuels reduction treatments in the next 18 to 20 months to protect giant sequoia groves from immediate wildfire threats.
Interpretive Exhibit About the Famed “Tunnel Tree” Giant Sequoia to open in Calaveras Big Trees State Park on Saturday, July 23, 2022
onThousands of park visitors passed through the Pioneer’s Cabin Tree on foot and horseback and by carriage and motorcar. But the famous sequoia toppled five years ago, after a period of heavy rain and high winds. A new exhibit commemorates 1,233-year-old fallen “tunnel tree” in Calaveras Big Trees State Park — it opens on Saturday, July 23, 2022.
Save the Redwoods League endorses legislation calling for emergency action to save imperiled giant sequoia groves
onThe bipartisan Save Our Sequoias Act authorizes emergency measures and funding that will enable federal agencies, tribal organizations and nonprofits to do the work on the ground to protect these irreplaceable natural treasures from the unprecedented wildfires that have become a regular occurrence in the Sierra Nevada.
Save the Redwoods League Names Ben Blom As Director of Stewardship and Restoration
onBlom to oversee care and restoration of coast redwood and giant sequoia forests to improve their health and promote wildfire, climate resilience
Celebrate the First Annual California State Parks Week
onParks across the state will offer special community events with in-person and virtual programming from June 14-18, 2022.
Grove of Titans Trail Project Completed, Providing Access to Some of the World’s Largest and Oldest Redwood Trees
onRealigned Mill Creek Trail and new boardwalk through the famed grove now open for visitors to Redwood National and State Parks
Save the Redwoods League Awards Nearly $130,000 to Fund Research in Coast Redwood and Giant Sequoia Forests for 2022
onIn 25 years of granting, scientific findings inform stewardship and land management efforts in both forest ranges