Lost Coast Redwoods & Salmon Initiative, Phase 3

The Lost Coast Redwoods and Salmon Initiative, Phase 3, is a grant-funded project administered by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to provide funding for the purchase of a 2,300-acre conservation easement on private property in Humboldt County, California, specifically near Whitethorn. The primary objective of this initiative is the permanent protection of the land to ensure it remains a working forest, strictly prohibiting any future subdivision or conversion to non-forest use. This effort is designed to conserve wildlife habitat, open space, scenic viewshed qualities, and essential soil and water resources. Sanctuary Forest is the entity responsible for purchasing the easement using the grant funding provided by CAL FIRE. The project is categorized as a forecast and is governed by statutory exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act, specifically Class 17 for open space contracts and Class 25 for the transfer of ownership to preserve natural conditions. Peter Leuzinger, the Forest Legacy Program Manager, serves as the lead agency contact. While the project is focused on long-term ecological preservation and legal land-use restrictions, there are no specified contract values, formal FAR clauses, or standard procurement evaluation factors associated with this grant-funded acquisition.