Overview
Northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama are home to hundreds of thousands of acres of forests that have been suppressed from fire for decades. Most of these forests need fire to benefit wildlife, reduce fuels to prevent catastrophic wildfires and be productive timber forests overall. TNC serves closely in northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama with private landowners, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, and the Talladega National Forest on timber management, trail maintenance, and prescribed burning. This Individual Placement will have opportunities to burn with local counties, the Georgia Forestry Commission, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, and the Talladega National Forest, all of whom embrace the return of fire to Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama for community and environmental benefits.
In addition to returning fire to the landscape, this Individual Placement will allow the IP to maintain several preserves and easements that TNC owns to protect biodiversity and provide recreational access for the public. The IP will also assist with the upkeep of established and well-used trail systems found on the preserves.
About Southeast Conservation Corps
Empowering young adults to cultivate compassion, responsibility, and grit through community service, hard work, and environmental stewardship.
Southeast Conservation Corps (SECC), a program of Conservation Legacy, is a non-profit, AmeriCorps-affiliated organization. SECC selects young adults, ages 18-30, to complete conservation work projects on public lands throughout the Southeast. SECC programs encourage environmental stewardship, foster community partnerships, & emphasize experiential learning. SECC serves a diverse population that is representative of the Southeast, including youth, graduates, veterans, and a cross-section of ethnicities and income levels.
