Preserving Redwood Forests Since 1900

Our Mission

Sempervirens Fund protects and permanently preserves redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) forests, wildlife habitat, watersheds, and other important natural features of California’s Santa Cruz Mountains, and encourages people to appreciate and enjoy this environment.

Our Vision

We envision a permanently protected, forested, collaboratively managed, continuous ecosystem covering the Santa Cruz Mountains of California, with extensive trails, picnic and camp sites, landscapes, and scenic vistas. To make that vision a reality, we cooperate with other land conservation organizations and public agencies to make strategic land purchases that create, expand, and link together local redwood forests and parks.

Trail near Gazos Creek, photo by William K. Matthias

Featured News

Land purchase protects over 8,500 acres of forestland in the Santa Cruz Mountains!

Sempervirens Fund joins forces with four local land conservation groups to protect the largest expanse of threatened redwood forest land in the Santa Cruz Mountains. more…

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Local Land Trusts Collaborate to Protect 80,000 Acres Sempervirens Fund and four other leading conservation groups join forces to establish vibrant and sustainable natural lands in the heart of coastal California. more…

Big Basin’s Campfire Center Restored After years of work, Big Basin Redwoods State Park’s historic Campfire Center has been fully restored. more…

A New Way to Support Sempervirens Fund Donors can now create charitable gift annuities to support our efforts. more…

National Land Trust Census Brings Good News for Land Conservation Census shows increase in land conservation despite recession. more…

State Park Closures Get the latest news and learn what you can do to help keep our parks open. more…