A massive part of the coastal Redwood land in Northern California is now back in the hands of a Native American Tribe, protecting a critical salmon habitat and giving the public an unprecedented experience. Officials called it a “transformational agreement that prioritizes tribal land-management practices, creates a new public space and permanently protects critical salmon habitat.” 5 A massive part of the coastal Redwood land in Northern California is now back in the hands of a Native American Tribe. “This project represents a truly just approach to the restoration of culturally important landscapes and tribal communities,” Joseph L. James, the Chairman of the Yurok Tribe, said. 5 Officials called it a “transformational agreement that prioritizes tribal land-management practices, creates a new public space and permanently protects critical salmon habitat.”