But I don't get the impression that the state has sufficient funds to maintain it with anything more than a minimal level of quality. I think the state would be better off maintaining what it has than buying more.
The Save the Redwoods folks got the state to finance most of the purchase, which I found interesting. Since the land is now the state's, I have to assume the mortgage obligation is likewise. This is just like Gray Davis' budget - no money spent now (since the Redwoods folks put in a sizable downpayment) but plenty in the future as the bonds come due.
Not very smart in my view.
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