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Big Basin Redwood Forest: California’s Oldest State Park
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Step into the extraordinary natural and cultural history of California’s first state park with Big Basin Redwood Forest by Traci Bliss. This beautifully written and meticulously researched book offers a vivid, compelling journey through more than a century of conservation, community activism, and awe-inspiring natural wonder.
Bliss illuminates the stories behind Big Basin’s ancient coast redwoods—some of the tallest and oldest trees on Earth—and the passionate individuals who fought to protect them. From early preservationists and park founders to Indigenous histories and modern-day challenges, including the devastating 2020 CZU Lightning Complex fires, this book provides essential context and heartfelt storytelling about one of California’s most cherished landscapes.
With expert insights from Martin Rizzo-Martinez and Mark G. Hylkema in the foreword, the book deepens readers’ understanding of the land’s ecological and cultural significance, while celebrating the resilience of both the forest and the communities connected to it.
By Traci Bliss
Foreword by Martin Rizzo-Martinez and Mark G. Hylkema
Key Features:
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📚 A comprehensive narrative history of Big Basin, California’s oldest state park
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🌲 Explores the ecological significance of ancient coast redwoods
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🌄 Covers over a century of conservation, activism, and environmental change
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🔥 Includes context on recent wildfires and efforts to rebuild and restore
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🧠 Insightful foreword by Martin Rizzo-Martinez and Mark G. Hylkema
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📝 A thoughtful blend of history, storytelling, and environmental scholarship
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🎁 Perfect for lovers of California history, nature writing, environmental studies & local heritage
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🛍️ Available at Affordable Treasures—your local source for books celebrating California’s past and present
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