When you enter a redwood forest, you notice the scale and the quiet. Those trees are survivors and custodians of a landscape that supports wildlife, water systems, and local communities.
For over a century, the Save the Redwoods League has protected these forests and carried out large-scale restoration efforts where damage and decline have occurred.
With your help, we are proud to support the stewardship of these ancient trees and the impact of restoration on our communities, as well as our planet.
Restoration that invests in people
Since 2019, Save the Redwoods League and its partners have invested close to one hundred million dollars into restoration projects on California’s North Coast. That investment includes funding for on-the-ground restoration, workforce development, and community partnerships. The approach moves beyond protection, repairing forest systems that were degraded by past logging practices and by recent wildfire events.
In 2024, these restoration projects supported more than 200 local jobs in roles such as heavy equipment operation, forestry management, and site construction. The work is skilled, paid, and sustained through multi-year contracts. More than ninety percent of contractor hours have been performed by local residents, which keeps income flowing into the communities most affected by industry decline.
Apprenticeship and training form a core part of the model. Over seventy college students and apprentices have been trained in hands-on restoration techniques. These programmes give people trade skills that translate to ongoing employment in forest management, infrastructure repair, and conservation work.
Learn more: Redwoods Rising Forest Restoration | Save the Redwoods League
Measurable benefits across ecosystems and economies
Restoration improves forest health by thinning overstocked areas, repairing stream channels, and replanting native species. Those interventions reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire and lower the flooding risk for nearby towns. They also reconnect waterways to support salmon runs and restore habitats that benefit wildlife and biodiversity.
The economic impacts are tangible. In 2023, more than 400,000 people visited Redwood National Park. Visitor spending in the region reached nearly thirty million dollars that year. New trails, safer landscapes, and improved habitat stability enhance the visitor experience and support local businesses, ranging from accommodations to food services and guided recreation.
Crucially, the programme is collaborative. Projects are planned and delivered with public agencies, tribal communities, regional nonprofits, and private partners. Tribal stewardship and Indigenous knowledge are central to many projects, helping shape restoration priorities and methods that respect both cultural and ecological values.
Why this matters
As legal professionals, you advocate for continuity, for fair process, and for outcomes that withstand scrutiny. The Save the Redwoods League’s restoration work is driven by data, long-term planning, and accountable partnerships. Supporting that work aligns with professional commitments to protect assets that matter to clients and communities.
LEX Reception’s relationship with the League is an extension of our approach to client care. We answer calls, safeguard client relationships, and contribute to real-world outcomes that will last beyond any single case or contract. Every new LEX customer increases the support we can provide to these restoration projects.
Thank you to our existing law firm customers who make this impact possible.
