View this post on Instagram A post shared by Redwoods Rising (@redwoodsrising) Springing up in the wake of clearcutting, unnaturally dense “pseudo forests” are a far cry from spacious, biodiverse old-growth groves. Griff Griffith dives into the differences—and …
Since 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.
Newsom visits Orick Mill site to talk about new state salmon strategy
Interesting fact about coast redwood forests: Researchers studying the tall trees near streams can detect marine nutrients in the wood—nitrogen isotopes that salmon have brought back to the freshwater environment. In other words, there’s a little bit of salmon in …
With a project as big and bold as Redwoods Rising—an endeavor that will take decades to complete—it’s all about celebrating big milestones along the way. So on a sunny Thursday afternoon in September, project partners Save the Redwoods League, California …
The first thing you realize when you visit the Prairie Creek restoration project is the sheer scale of it. For someone like me who had only seen the project through photographs and maps and artist renderings, it was shocking to …
Redwoods Rising and Grove of Titans receive awards
A key part of Redwoods Rising is removing old and abandoned logging roads that disrupt habitat connectivity in the forest.
One hundred human generations can come and go in the lifetime of a giant sequoia. This forest ecosystem has been here on the west slopes of the Sierra Nevada—and only here—for millions of years, and we lost nearly 20% in …
Redwoods Rising is a bold idea.
Redwoods Rising making progress on forest restoration
Restoring streams in Redwood National and State Parks through Redwoods Rising.
Planted first phase of multi-year Redwoods Rising tree planting project.
Supporters step up for giant sequoia on Giving TREESday
In a new study, supported by a Save the Redwoods League research grant, researchers from Humboldt State University and the National Park Service sought to find out how restoration efforts affected the young forest’s recovery.
Infographic shows why we’re losing giant sequoia to fire and how to prevent it
giant sequoia recover at Alder Creek
League planted giant sequoia seedlings in an area of Alder Creek hit heavily by fire
Donors support Redwoods Rising campaign
Active stewardship and restoration at San Vicente Redwoods—which burned in the CZU Lightning Complex fire—is critical now as we approach the next fire season.
