San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 1, 2009 -- "With only 5 percent of the world's ancient redwood forest left standing, California State Parks create irreplaceable opportunities for people of all ages to experience the awe and majesty of the world's tallest trees," said Ruskin Hartley, executive director of Save the Redwoods League. "These parks are a vital source of enjoyment, education and inspiration for current and future generations."
"The Governor's proposal to eliminate public funding for California State Parks - and effectively close 80 percent of parks - would have devastating consequences on Californians' access to redwood forests," said Hartley. "The proposal would require the closure of 60 of 61 parks that are home to redwoods - including towering stands of ancient redwood forest."
California State Parks also contribute to local economies. In Sonoma alone, redwoods drive nearly 1 million visitors to the county each year. The closure of Armstrong Redwoods State Park would result in an economic loss to Sonoma County between $51 and $78 million annually, according to a 2008 assessment by the Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods. At the state level, studies have shown that every $1 that funds the state park system returns $2.35 to the General Fund, largely through economic activity in communities surrounding state parks.
"We are all lucky to benefit from the work of Save the Redwoods League's founding leaders and park partners that created the state park legacy we know today," said Hartley. "This legacy is one that is now sustained by volunteers, philanthropists, park visitors, voters and all Californians who support their parks. It is not a legacy that the Governor or the Legislature should undo. It is now more important than ever that Californians and our State Legislature work together to save our state parks."
Save the Redwoods League encourages park visitors and supporters to act now by:
* Sending a message to your elected officials and the Governor by visiting: http://www.savetheredwoods.org/voice. Ask friends, family members and colleagues to do the same.
* Uploading a one-minute video to Save the Redwoods League's YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/savetheredwoods to let people know what you think.
* Visiting redwood parks (http://www.grove.savetheredwoods.org) with friends and family this summer.
Editors, please note: Interviews available with Ruskin Hartley, executive director of Save the Redwoods League, by contacting Alicia Balkrishna at 415.359.2316 or Heather Platisha at 415.359.2306
About Save the Redwoods League
For more than 90 years, Save the Redwoods League has been dedicated to protecting the ancient redwood forests so all generations can experience the inspiration and majesty of redwoods. In 1850, there were nearly 2 million acres of ancient coast redwood forests in California. Today, less than 5 percent remains and faces threats from logging, development and global climate change. Since its founding in 1918, the League has completed the purchase of more than 181,000 acres of land. For more information, visit savetheredwoods.org (http://www.savetheredwoods.org).
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