Trail Crew
Do you enjoy seeing tangible progress each day? Working in wild and scenic Idaho backcountry? Giving back to your public lands? The GBCA trail crew position is part of an integrated Forest Service trail crew, with work completed on the North Fork District of the Clearwater National Forest. The work consists mainly of deferred maintenance in motorized and non-motorized roadless areas. This is an incredible opportunity to have a major impact on backcountry trails and access. Schedule is 8 days on/ 6 off, with work starting mid-May and ending August with potential to extend to October.
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Restoration Crew
The Backcountry Restoration Crew will cover a wide area of the Great Burn ecosystem surveying, monitoring and treating noxious weed populations. the crew will be responsible for implementing an integrated noxious weed management protocol, including hand-pulling, collection/release of biocontrols, herbicide application, and monitoring across three National Forests (Lolo, Clearwater, Idaho Panhandle). The area is home to blue ribbon trout streams and abundant wildlife, and this work directly improves the wild character of the area. Additionally, the roving restoration crew will often engage with recreational users and volunteers, providing educational outreach opportunities and advocacy for wild spaces. If you have wanted to continue to build your knowledge of restoration, improve communication skills utilized within partnerships, and immerse yourself into one of the wildest landscapes in the Lower 48, this is for you! Work will start mid-May and end in late August, with potential for part time through September.
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