mr. herwood.he is very kind, very gentle person. >> a gentle man who drives a hard bargain. >> federal negotiators announced a deal with ancient redwoods just weeks after andy's report aired. john sasaki -- >> state and federal officials announced this morning they have reached an agreement to save the hedge waters grove. it is the largest privately owned region in the world. >> it's a a win for pacific harvesting company, and it is a win for the people of the north coast of california. >> reporter: the plan calls for a head waters preserve that will be owned by the state of california. it will contain 7,500 acres of land. and a new edition of the ancient forest known as springs. in return pacific lumber company could get about $380 million in cash, property and other assets. washington who put up to 1/3 of that bill. >> i just pointed out, this forest would see about 3,300 acres total. it is seven times bigger. pacific lumber has planned to start logging removing already fallen trees. >> i know p