The winter seasons are also quite comfortable. This microclimate produces heavy rain fall and fog in the winter. The rain fall is crucial to the redwood's existence allowing renourishment of the lost water back into the redwood trees, which release almost 500 gallons of water into the air every day. This reaction gives this area a moist atmosphere. Although many of the Del Norte forest life appreciates mother nature's kindness of a mild climate, some of the forest and other vegetation die off from the overpowering rainfall and floods, and harsh constant winds.
Some damage is caused by the ocean salt spray.
Next we take a look at Del Norte county's vegetation. The unique vegetation of Del Norte county is the main reason why Del Norte has such beautiful scenery. The journey through these beautiful trees and luscious plants is what keeps the people coming back. The coastal redwoods dominates their surroundings with thick green groves, and are densely populated with lush undergrowth. This is natures way of balancing the tree and plant species.