Will Usal Redwood Forest be turned into a park?
RFFI’s governing bylaws require that the overwhelming majority of land that they acquire be maintained as a working forest. In this regard, RFFI is looking forward to maintaining 98.2% of Usal in working forest in perpetuity. Given the importance of certain environmental attributes, RFFI is pleased to sell approximately 918 acres to the Save the Redwood League at the same time the conservation easement is sold on the remainder of the property. The park parcel contains the old-growth “Trees of Mystery” grove along with a scenic coastline. In addition, the sale will improve public access to the adjacent Usal Beach property that is already held in park ownership. Finally, the League, California Parks and RFFI hope to work together on a forestry strategy in the Shady Dell watershed that will restore the health of the property’s redwood forests. • Is RFFI Operating Under an Option A or Option C plan? RFFI is currently drafting a plan under the State’s “Option A” guidelines. An Option A plan
RFFI’s governing bylaws require that the overwhelming majority of land that they acquire be maintained as a working forest. In this regard, RFFI is looking forward to maintaining 98.2% of Usal in working forest in perpetuity. Given the importance of certain environmental attributes, RFFI is pleased to sell approximately 957 acres to the Save the Redwood League at the same time the conservation easement is sold on the remainder of the property. The park parcel contains the old-growth “Trees of Mystery” grove along with a scenic coastline. In addition, the sale will improve public access to the adjacent Usal Beach property that is already held in park ownership. Finally, the League, California Parks and RFFI hope to work together on a forestry strategy in the Shady Dell watershed that will restore the health of the property’s redwood forests. • Is RFFI Operating Under an Option A or Option C plan? RFFI is currently drafting a plan under the State’s “Option A” guidelines. An Option A plan
