Together, we can make conservation history again

Dear Peter,

Ready for some big news?

We’re thrilled to announce a rare chance to acquire 200 acres of stunning redwood forest in a strategic Sonoma County location—directly adjacent to Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve.

In 2018, Save the Redwoods League acquired the 730-acre Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve, home to hundreds of old-growth coast redwoods more than 300 feet tall. Together with supporters like you, we made conservation history and protected this spectacular forest for generations to come.

Now we have the opportunity to expand the reserve by over 25%, creating a 930-acre redwood sanctuary that will benefit local communities and future visitors alike.

This is a rare chance to preserve and expand an irreplaceable forest. Help us raise $4 million to secure this vital addition to the reserve.

Every acquisition we make is guided by clear conservation priorities, and this property meets each one beautifully.

• It protects old growth. This expansion includes 35 acres of awe-inspiring old-growth groves, as well as thriving young trees that will become tomorrow’s giants. Safeguarding these redwoods means they can continue to draw down carbon for crucial climate resilience.

• It safeguards wildlife. The expansion protects habitat for the diverse wildlife that call the redwood ecosystem home, including northern spotted owls, the elusive Sonoma tree vole, and imperiled coho salmon.

• It builds wildfire resilience. The expansion lets us remove fire fuels from the forests surrounding the old-growth heart of the reserve. These efforts will buffer these irreplaceable trees and help lower wildfire risk in Sonoma County.

• It secures the path to public access. Since 2023, we’ve offered limited guided hikes and activities at the reserve. With input from the Kashia Band of Pomo Indians and the local community, this expansion will usher in a new phase of public access planning.

We’ve already laid the groundwork for this exciting expansion. Now, with the help of supporters like you, we seek to raise the $4 million needed to make this incredible opportunity a reality.

Together, let’s make history again.

Explore the expansion

With gratitude,

Save the Redwoods League

Photos by Justin Lewis/Coldwater Collective