Bringing the Redwoods Back: Restoring a Damaged Forest

For decades, large-scale logging transformed parts of California’s iconic redwood forests, leaving behind damaged hillsides, unstable roads, and streams affected by erosion. Even after Redwood National Park was established, protecting the land was only the beginning.

The real challenge was figuring out how to repair an ecosystem that had been damaged long before the restoration work began. From removing old logging roads to helping young forests recover, conservation teams are working to give these remarkable landscapes a healthier future.

But can a forest recover from decades of industrial damage, and can restoration ever bring back what was lost?

Discover the science, challenges, and long-term efforts behind the fight to restore California’s redwood forests.

Listen to the full episode to discover why bringing a forest back takes much more than planting trees!

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