Why We Need Logging in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Why We Need Logging in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Redwoods

Learn more about our conservation strategy for protecting the redwood forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains and the role logging needs to play.

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A Kid-Friendly Redwood Hike
A Kid-Friendly Redwood Hike
Redwoods, Hikes

Looking for an easy hike in the redwoods for you and the kids? This short hike at Butano State Park is just what you're looking for.

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A New Era for Redwood Forests in the Santa Cruz Mountains
A New Era for Redwood Forests in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Redwoods, POST Updates

We have great news! We recently protected 937 acres of redwood forest in the Santa Cruz Mountains. This land is now forever protected and will serve as a refuge for wildlife. Learn more here.

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The Houseplant That Tried to Take Over a San Vicente Creek
The Houseplant That Tried to Take Over a San Vicente Creek
Redwoods, Wildlife, Trees & Plants

There's an invasive houseplant loose in the Santa Cruz Mountains that can swallow a creek. But we're going to stop it before it can.

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The Surprising Science of “Fairy Rings”
The Surprising Science of “Fairy Rings”
Redwoods, Conservation Science

For decades, researchers thought the trees within a redwood "fairy ring" were genetically identical. But it turns out that's not always the case. Learn why that matters.

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Our Favorite Redwood Hikes
Our Favorite Redwood Hikes
Redwoods, Hikes

We're lucky to live close to so many towering groves of redwood trees. But let's be honest, we all have our favorites. Here are our top four.

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The Making of Giants: Redwood Forest Restoration in the Santa Cruz Mountains
The Making of Giants: Redwood Forest Restoration in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Redwoods, Trees & Plants

We have a plan to restore the redwood forest at POST-protected San Vicente Redwoods - we're working to make giant trees. Watch the video and learn more.

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Fighting for Salmon in San Vicente Creek
Fighting for Salmon in San Vicente Creek
Redwoods, Wildlife

Coho salmon in San Vicente Creek near Davenport are on the brink of extinction. We're fighting for the survival of these fish. Here's our story.

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Where to Find 10 Big Redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Where to Find 10 Big Redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Redwoods, Trees & Plants

Here we share a map that shows you where to find some of the biggest and old trees in the Santa Cruz Mountains. See these giants for yourself!

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Win-Win for San Vicente Redwoods
Win-Win for San Vicente Redwoods
Redwoods

Sometimes things just come together, it all just lines up for a win-win for conservation. This is one of those stories from POST-protected San Vicente Redwoods.

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