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August 8, 2023
Help safeguard treasured redwoods along the scenic Russian River
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Help safeguard treasured redwoods along the scenic Russian River
We’re thrilled to announce that the League has secured an agreement to acquire the 394-acre Russian River Redwoods in Sonoma County. The deal will ensure long-term protection for the beloved, ancient Clar Tree, and 1 mile of Russian River frontage near Guerneville.

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Emergency restoration resumes in a famed giant sequoia grove

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Emergency restoration resumes in a famed giant sequoia grove

The League recently restarted emergency restoration work in a popular giant sequoia grove to reduce fuels and the risk of severe climate-driven wildfires. In partnership with the USDA Forest Service, the League is restoring the 568-acre Long Meadow Grove, home to the famed Trail of 100 Giants.

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A redwood from outer space

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A redwood from outer space

We all know coast redwoods can reach incredible heights, but can they reach as far as the moon? Well, yes, sort of. For example, the Moon Tree at the California State Capitol in Sacramento.

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Saving prey-go-neesh, the endangered California condor

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Saving prey-go-neesh, the endangered California condor

Research from Cal Poly Humboldt University student José Juan Rodriguez Gutierrez, supported by the League, could inform the re-establishment of the endangered California condor near Redwood National Park.

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Welcome to <em>This Is Big</em>, a new podcast from the League

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Welcome to This Is Big, a new podcast from the League

Have a listen to This Is Big, a new League podcast that explores the world’s most fascinating forests and the culture we’ve built around them. We’re already two episodes in, with fascinating stories about the weird world of tunnel trees and how scientists really figure out how old redwoods are. Available below or wherever you get your pods.

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It survived ‘Stumptown.’ Now an ancient redwood may finally be protected for good
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2,000-year-old redwood on the Russian River may finally be conserved
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