Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park
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| Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park | |
|---|---|
| IUCN Category II (National Park) | |
| Location | California, USA |
| Nearest city | Crescent City |
| Area | 6,400 acres (26 km²) |
| Established | 1927 |
| Governing body | California Department of Parks and Recreation
(cooperatively managed within Redwood National and State Parks) |
Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park is a state park located in California. The park, established in 1927,[1] is 6,400 acres (26 km²) with approximately 50% old-growth coast redwood and 8 miles (13 km) of wild coastline. The park is a World Heritage Site & Biosphere Preserve.[2]
In 2007, the Mill Creek addition to the park increased its size by 25,000 acres (100 km²). This elevates the park to the 5th largest in the state park system. The addition automatically increased Redwood National and State Parks as well.[3]
[edit] Proposed for closure in 2008
A proposal to close a portion of this park places it on the list of the 48 California state parks proposed for closure in January 2008 by California's Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger as part of a deficit reduction program since rescinded following public outcry.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ California Department of Parks and Recreation: Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park
- ^ http://www.humboldtredwoods.org/Delnortecoast.htm Humboldt Redwoods Interpretive Association]
- ^ California State Parks,Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park – Mill Creek Watershed Addition, URL retrieved September 22, 2007
- ^ http://cbs5.com/local/California.parks.budget.2.627476.html CBS5.com: List Of Calif. Parks To Close In Budget Proposal]
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