A visit to Big Basin Redwoods State Park awakens the senses. Inhale the bright scent of new redwood needles, listen to the calls of birds and look up to take in towering trees stretching as far as the eye can see. Those of us who come regularly know the redwood forest has a way of pulling us into the present. And right now is a great time to visit: morning fog hangs in the trees, colorful mushrooms dot the forest floor and banana slugs are easy to find. Research reminds us of what our bodies alr
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A visit to Big Basin Redwoods State Park awakens the senses. Inhale the bright scent of new redwood needles, listen to the calls of birds and look up to take in towering trees stretching as far as the eye can see. Those of us who come regularly know the redwood forest has a way of pulling us into the present. And right now is a great time to visit: morning fog hangs in the trees, colorful mushrooms dot the forest floor and banana slugs are easy to find. Research reminds us of what our bodies alr
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Even after wildfires, coast redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) live up to their name—ever-flourishing. At Big Basin Redwoods State Park, many old-growth redwood trees lost their branches in the fire five years ago, but these trees have adapted to recover after fire. Dormant buds, hidden sometimes for centuries, burst into new growth called epicormic sprouting. These fast-growing shoots help the trees photosynthesize again and rebuild their canopy. Nature’s resilience is on full display in the redwo
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Even after wildfires, coast redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) live up to their name—ever-flourishing. At Big Basin Redwoods State Park, many old-growth redwood trees lost their branches in the fire five years ago, but these trees have adapted to recover after fire. Dormant buds, hidden sometimes for centuries, burst into new growth called epicormic sprouting. These fast-growing shoots help the trees photosynthesize again and rebuild their canopy. Nature’s resilience is on full display in the redwo
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BIG BASIN: Big Basin Redwoods State Park is the oldest state park in California and boasts some of the largest trees in Santa Cruz County. That is why it is this week's Central Coast Spotlight. | KSBW TV Action News 8
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BIG BASIN: Big Basin Redwoods State Park is the oldest state park in California and boasts some of the largest trees in Santa Cruz County. That is why it is this week's Central Coast Spotlight. | KSBW TV Action News 8
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Those deep red swirls you see? That’s tannin — a natural compound found in redwood bark, wood, and even their cones. Tannins are what give redwoods their rich, reddish hue — but they're more than just color. They’re the trees’ built-in armor. 🛡️ Tannins help protect redwoods from insect attacks. 🧫 They resist fungal decay. Tannins are part of what makes coast redwood so resilient and long living. A chemical shield — beautiful and effective. 📷Image Description: Park staff adds green coast redw
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Those deep red swirls you see? That’s tannin — a natural compound found in redwood bark, wood, and even their cones. Tannins are what give redwoods their rich, reddish hue — but they're more than just color. They’re the trees’ built-in armor. 🛡️ Tannins help protect redwoods from insect attacks. 🧫 They resist fungal decay. Tannins are part of what makes coast redwood so resilient and long living. A chemical shield — beautiful and effective. 📷Image Description: Park staff adds green coast redw
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Discover the secrets, superpowers, and saga of America’s iconic redwood trees, the tallest and some of the oldest living beings on Earth. In the documentary #GiantsRising, the voices of biologists, artists, Native leaders and others, including State Park Interpreter, Susan Blake who spent 16 years teaching people about redwoods at Big Basin, guide us deep into these awe-inspiring forests to explore the redwoods’ resilience and how our own stories are deeply entwined with theirs. Watch on PBS.org
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Discover the secrets, superpowers, and saga of America’s iconic redwood trees, the tallest and some of the oldest living beings on Earth. In the documentary #GiantsRising, the voices of biologists, artists, Native leaders and others, including State Park Interpreter, Susan Blake who spent 16 years teaching people about redwoods at Big Basin, guide us deep into these awe-inspiring forests to explore the redwoods’ resilience and how our own stories are deeply entwined with theirs. Watch on PBS.org
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Big Basin Redwoods SP plans 360-acre burn starting Tuesday
Big Basin Redwoods SP plans 360-acre burn starting Tuesday
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Big Basin Redwoods State Park - Sempervirens Fund
Big Basin Redwoods State Park - Sempervirens Fund
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Redwoods at Big Basin show resilience 5 years after CZU Fire
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Land trust expands Big Basin Redwoods State Park for first time in 15 Years
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On a recent visit to Big Basin Redwoods State Park, we walked among redwoods in different stages of regrowth five years after the CZU fire. Here’s some of what we observed and expect to see in the coming years, according to our Director of Land Stewardship, David Cowman. 🌲 Sprouting from dormant buds: Growth of new shoots from under the bark on the trunk or branches (epicormic) or from the base of the tree (basal), using stored carbon reserves. This typically begins within 4–6 months after fire
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Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Santa Cruz Mountains to increase in size
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California's oldest state park, housing a forest of ancient redwood trees, was devastated by wildfires that ravaged the Bay Area this week. https://abc7ne.ws/3b0gHpn | ABC7 News
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We gathered in Big Basin Redwoods State Park for our annual retreat to reconnect with each other and our work. We toured parts of the park recovering from the August 2020 CZU Fire. We saw sites of future diverse camping options, cultural burn zones and native plant restoration. We learned from each other about our community engagement work that is shaping the future of the park to make it more welcoming to all visitors and resilient for generations to come. We even helped build burn piles with p
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California fires: Big Basin Redwoods State Park extensively damaged by CZU Lightning Complex Fire
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Big Basin Redwoods State Park launches free shuttle pilot program
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Big Basin Redwoods State Park - California’s oldest state park. Redwood Loop Nature Trail, May 2025 Public access to Big Basin has been severely impacted by the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire and ongoing fire recovery work, but the park is now open for limited day-use access. Reservations for parking are not required, but are encouraged due to the limited amount of first-come, first-served parking available. The parking fee is $6 per vehicle plus a $2 reservation fee or $10 per vehicle without
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Check out the great new Rancho del Oso Welcome Center at Big Basin Redwoods State Park! #parks #redwoods #bigbasin #nature
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Big Basin redwoods: Drone video shows extent of wildfire over famed state park
Nov 19, 2020
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California's oldest state park expands after devastating fire in 2020
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New land boosts Big Basin recovery after devastating fire
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Some Good News: Many of Big Basin's Ancient Redwoods Appear to Have Survived | KQED
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Revitalizing Big Basin after the 2020 CZU fire is not just about recovery. It’s about renewing a covenant between people and forest, and between past and future.🌲 In August 2021, California State Parks launched Reimagining Big Basin, a collaborative visioning process bringing together hundreds of Californians who met, listened, and shared their own connections to the forest. Sempervirens Fund has been deeply involved from the start, helping guide strategies for forest stewardship, visitor exper
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Big Basin Redwoods state park hike
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Big Basin Redwoods state park waterfalls
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A Forest in Renewal. Big Basin Redwoods State Park a bit over five years after the 2021 CZU fire
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Big Basin Redwoods State Park #roadtrip #big-basin #californiatourism
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Survival of Redwoods and Banana Slugs After CZU Fire
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Big Basin Redwoods State Park on Instagram: "Our volunteers say it best — it’s the people you meet, the friendships you build, and the chance to share the wonders of nature with park visitors. From guiding tours and supporting school programs to helping visitors discover new trails, every shift is an opportunity to learn, connect, and give back. Interested in joining our volunteer community? Meet us at our Volunteer Recruitment Fair tomorrow, February 6, to learn how you can get involved. This “
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Redwoods Burned in California's Oldest State Park
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The Redwood Trees - World Tallest Trees.
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