Apple is taking a significant step forward by launching a new project aimed at protecting and restoring California’s iconic coastal redwood forests. Announced on September 23, 2025, this initiative underscores Apple’s commitment to combating climate change while supporting local ecosystems and communities.
At the heart of this effort is a partnership with The Conservation Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to safeguarding America’s natural landscapes. Together, they plan to restore and sustainably manage 14,000 acres of redwood forest in Mendocino County’s Gualala River area. The project focuses on long-term restoration strategies that not only remove carbon from the atmosphere but also boost biodiversity and wildlife habitats. By emphasizing sustainable forest management, the company aims to generate high-quality carbon credits that align with its broader environmental targets.
This redwood initiative is part of Apple’s Restore Fund, which was first launched in 2021 in collaboration with Goldman Sachs and Conservation International. The fund has since expanded, incorporating contributions from suppliers like TSMC and Murata, and now includes two dozen projects across six continents.
Recent expansions in 2023 and 2025 have broadened the scope to include nature-based solutions in the U.S. and Latin America. For instance, Apple has previously worked with The Conservation Fund to protect over 36,000 acres in Maine and North Carolina, and is now investing in a temperate rainforest in Washington.
Beyond the redwoods, Apple is extending its support through new grants to key organizations. These include funding for Conservation International’s mangrove restoration in India, the Jane Goodall Institute’s youth education program, and The Nature Conservancy’s research into remote sensing tools for monitoring climate solutions.
Globally, these efforts contribute to Apple’s Apple 2030 goal of achieving carbon neutrality across its entire operations by the end of the decade. The company has already reduced emissions by 60% since 2015 and aims for a 75% cut, balancing the rest with projects like this one that could remove up to 9.6 million metric tons of carbon annually.
Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives, highlighted the project’s significance: “We’re thrilled to help protect California’s iconic coastal redwoods as part of our growing Restore Fund initiative. Forests are one of the most powerful technologies we have for removing carbon from the atmosphere.”
Larry Selzer, president and CEO of The Conservation Fund, echoed this sentiment, noting the urgent need to protect America’s forests: “This is one of the defining conservation challenges of our time. Forests are a cornerstone of rural economies, supporting more than 2 million jobs.”
For a tech giant like Apple, integrating environmental stewardship into its core strategy isn’t just good PR—it’s essential for long-term sustainability. Projects like this demonstrate how technology companies can leverage their resources to address global challenges, from climate change to biodiversity loss.
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