Ensuring the Resilience of Our Mighty Forests

A view from the base of 4 trees, looking up.

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.

Apr 15, 2019May 2, 2019By Megan Derhammer

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Blue sky in between clouds over Gazos Redwoods.

A New Era for Redwood Forests in the Santa Cruz Mountains

Redwoods, POST Updates

We recently acquired 937 acres of redwood forest in the Santa Cruz Mountains. This land is now protected forever. Learn more here.

Mar 26, 2019Mar 4, 2020By Walter Moore

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A worker removes a bundle of invasive plants.

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.

Oct 23, 2018Apr 9, 2019By Irina Kogan

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360 view from the inside of a redwood fairy ring.

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.

Aug 10, 2018Apr 9, 2021By Justin Garland

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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.

Jul 30, 2018Aug 17, 2020By Justin Garland

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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.

Jun 5, 2018Apr 24, 2019By Justin Garland

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