"The real focus is to try and remove the main built environment from the heart of the redwood forest and put it in a place that's less vulnerable to fire, and less impactful to the redwoods," said Chris Spohrer, superintendent of the Santa Cruz District of State Parks.
"Now hikers have returned. Trails have reopened. The blackened redwoods... nearly all survived and are covered with vibrant green new branches."
"On Wednesday, Big Basin will take a significant step toward recovery, as the California Department of Parks and Recreation holds its first public meeting to unveil three options for rebuilding the 18,000-acre park's facilities."
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