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Couple's 1908 donation of 295 acres saved redwoods, created Muir Woods

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What happened

William and Elizabeth Kent purchased land in Redwood Canyon and donated it to create Muir Woods National Monument.

The area became protected after a legal dispute over a proposed reservoir threatened the redwood grove.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:44:09 UTC.

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