At Sempervirens Fund, we envision a future where majestic redwood forests stand resilient, especially in the face of climate change. Redwood forests protect water, air, and wildlife, and deserve our protection.

The towering canopies of redwood forests abound in the Santa Cruz Mountains, from skyline ridges to the sea. The region is a natural treasure, with dozens of public parks where we can explore and …

Although a redwoods’ ability for a long lifespan contributed to its Latin name, Sequoia sempervirens—sempervirens means "evergreen" or "everlasting” in Latin—most of the remaining …

Sempervirens Fund is pioneering a new model of weaving together public parks, private land, and sustainably managed forests into a beautiful, healthy redwood ecosystem, while we also create new …

I protect redwood forests by supporting Sempervirens Fund!

In 1900, a group of citizen activists banded together to form Sempervirens Club—now Sempervirens Fund—and committed to protecting and nurturing our coast redwoods so they would remain …

At Sempervirens Fund, we envision a future where majestic redwood forests stand resilient, especially in the face of climate change. Redwood forests protect water, air, and wildlife, and deserve our protection.

Coast redwoods thrive only along the Pacific coast, from Big Sur to Oregon. In the southern Bay Area, they stretch across the Santa Cruz Mountains, from Silicon Valley to the Pacific Ocean. They’ve …

Feb 14, 2025 · While your fellow supporters formed Sempervirens Fund in 1900 to protect the remaining redwood forests, many forests were already reduced to stumps. Only 5% or less old-growth …

In 1900, your fellow Sempervirens Fund supporters launched the redwoods conservation movement. Join us throughout 2025 to reflect on your 125-year legacy of protecting redwoods in the Santa Cruz …