Recently,  enforcement rangers said they considered off-trail exploring & measuring to be “data collection”. So to play it safe, I applied for a research permit to go off-trail, tape-wrap diameters, and laser measure height; new finds and re-measures. Later, I may also apply for a photography permit for extra aspects of photos in the redwoods.

Apparently there is a greater chance of being fined now if a permit is not obtained for certain activities. This includes some photography, some off-trail activity and data collection. This is partly why I updated my Grove of Titans page.

Later this month, I will reapply for a permit to cover January 2014 to December 2014. This permit was approved for:

• Humboldt Redwoods State Park
• Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
• Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park
• Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park