| Dear Jack, |
Nothing like sharing some great news with our dedicated supporters like you: Save the Redwoods League has met our fundraising goal and purchased the Russian River Redwoods, ensuring the lasting protection of this terrific Sonoma County forest and its famous Clar Tree. More than 2,000 donors from across the U.S. helped raise the $6.5 million purchase price for the 394-acre property that includes one mile of Russian River frontage—and we offer our heartfelt thanks to every one of them.
The League originally announced its intention to the purchase the property from the RMB Revocable Family Trust in early August and launched an ambitious two-month-long campaign to secure funding. In addition to the 2,000+ supporters, the League received a $2 million bridge loan from the David and Lucille Packard Foundation and a $500,000 matching gift from the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. Donations will also support our project costs and stewardship of the forest until it can be transferred to Sonoma County for long-term protection.
The ancient Clar Tree, one of the tallest trees in the county, is 16 feet in diameter and stands 278 feet tall after the intense winter storms of 2023 sheared roughly 30 feet off the top. It is surrounded by younger redwoods that are regrowing from the roots of the ancient giants. There are dozens of mature trees throughout the property, many of them a century old.
This coast redwood forest is in the traditional lands of the Pomo people.
You can learn more about this wonderful project here.
Thank you for all you do to protect our beautiful redwood forests, like Russian River Redwoods. We’re thrilled to do this work alongside you. |
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Sincerely,
Save the Redwoods League
P.S. If the Clar Tree inspired you like it did us, here’s your last chance to get your Long Live the Clar Tree sticker. |
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