Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park
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Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park is a state park
located in California
. The park, established in 1927, is 6400 acres (26 km²) with approximately 50% old-growth coast redwood and 8 miles (12.9 km) of wild coastline. The park is a World Heritage Site
& Biosphere Preserve.
In 2007, the Mill Creek addition to the park increased its size by 25000 acres (101.2 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.
as part of a deficit reduction program. The decision was rescinded following public outcry. However, in May 2011, the park was once again threatened with closure.
State park
State parks are parks or other protected areas managed at the federated state level within those nations which use "state" as a political subdivision. State parks are typically established by a state to preserve a location on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, or recreational...
located in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. The park, established in 1927, is 6400 acres (26 km²) with approximately 50% old-growth coast redwood and 8 miles (12.9 km) of wild coastline. The park is a World Heritage Site
World Heritage Site
A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place that is listed by the UNESCO as of special cultural or physical significance...
& Biosphere Preserve.
In 2007, the Mill Creek addition to the park increased its size by 25000 acres (101.2 km²). This elevates the park to the 5th largest in the state park system. The addition automatically increased Redwood National and State Parks
Redwood National and State Parks
The Redwood National and State Parks are located in the United States, along the coast of northern California. Comprising Redwood National Park and California's Del Norte Coast, Jedediah Smith, and Prairie Creek Redwoods State Parks , the combined RNSP contain...
as well.
Proposed for closure in 2008, and again in 2011
A proposal to close a portion of this park placed it on the list of the 48 California state parks proposed for closure in January 2008 by California's Governor Arnold SchwarzeneggerArnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American former professional bodybuilder, actor, businessman, investor, and politician. Schwarzenegger served as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 until 2011....
as part of a deficit reduction program. The decision was rescinded following public outcry. However, in May 2011, the park was once again threatened with closure.