A sprawling redwood forest preserved


In its biggest project ever, POST teamed up with other leading land conservation organizations to preserve the largest expanse of unprotected forest in the Santa Cruz Mountains — more than 8,500 acres of redwoods and rich wildlife habitat above the former CEMEX cement plant in Davenport, Cal.

The property — which was being considered for development — is home to old-growth redwoods, Coho salmon and an abundance of plant and animal species, including some found nowhere else in the world.

The collaboration to save CEMEX Redwoods is the first major project of the Living Landscapes Initiative to protect critical lands in and around Silicon Valley.

What Makes CEMEX Redwoods Special
  • Creates a connected area of 26,000 acres of protected land, with potential trail connections to Big Basin Redwoods and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Parks
  • Features wildlife habitat, including several mountain lion nurseries
  • Provides drinking water to Davenport and Santa Cruz
  • Supports Coho salmon and steelhead trout habitat
  • Promises excellent future public recreation opportunities, with miles of unpaved roads suitable for trails
  • Offers a buffer against impacts of climate change as a result of proximity to coast, high elevations, north-facing slopes and extensive ecological niches

    • > Learn more about the ecology and history of CEMEX Redwoods
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