Save-the-Redwoods League
Save the Redwoods League is an nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect and restore redwood forests and connect people with their peace and beauty. It was founded in 1918 by Madison Grant, John C. Merriam, and Henry Fairfield Osborn.
It relies on private donations and funding from the state and other partners to buy land, and has protected more than 189,000 acres (760 km2) of forestland. Over 60% of the redwoods in California's state redwood parks have been protected by the organization, in particular Humboldt Redwoods State Park, and the Redwood National and State Parks.
In addition to purchasing and protecting land, Save the Redwoods League supports restoration, research, and education programs, and gives small grants to other organizations involved in ecological conservation. Save the Redwoods League maintains and updates a website which offers information, photos, and progress reports.
Read more about Save-the-Redwoods League: Master Plan, Forest Restoration, Science and Research, Memorial Groves, Conservation and Parks, Use of LIDAR
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