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California State Parks Arrests Suspect in Connection with Old-Growth Redwood Poaching at Humboldt Redwoods State Park

WEOTT— California State Park Peace Officers (rangers) arrested a suspect in connection with the recent theft of old-growth redwood from Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Christopher David Guffie, 63, of McKinleyville, was taken into custody on June 10 and booked at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on multiple felony charges, including PC 487(a) Grand Theft. The second suspect, caught on remote camera, has been identified. State Parks submitted an arrest warrant through Humboldt County’s District Attorney’s Office and is on the lookout for the second suspect.

June 26, 2026 Humboldt Redwoods SP Read the Full News Release

California State Parks Urges Public to Stay Away from Mattole Road in Humboldt Redwoods State Park

WEOTT, Calif.— One day after California State Parks closed Mattole Road in Humboldt Redwoods State Park due to storm damage and the risk of a potential landslide, the department is reminding the public to stay away from the area and releasing new photos of the buckled road.

January 18, 2023 Humboldt Redwoods SP Read the Full News Release

California State Parks Closes Mattole Road in Humboldt Redwoods State Park Due to Storm Damage and Potential Landslide Risk

WEOTT, Calif.— California State Parks today closed Mattole Road in Humboldt Redwoods State Park until further notice due to the recent storm damage and the risk for a potential landslide. The closure is located 1.5 miles west of the juncture with Highway 101. Mattole Road runs west from the highway at the confluence of the south fork and main stem of the Eel River, then traverses through Humboldt Redwoods State Park. 

January 17, 2023 Humboldt Redwoods SP Read the Full News Release