Overview
Position Summary:
Southeast Conservation Corps and the Southern Region of the U.S. Forest Service will partner to host a roving chainsaw crew in support of fire management operations covering: the Cherokee National Forest, the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, Francis Marion and Sumter National Forest, National Forest in Alabama, and other region 8 locations.
Work will vary based on the priorities and direction of the Forest Service and SECC but will focus on:
• Brushing and logging out trails for upcoming prescribed burns.
• Working to restore wilderness areas impacted by wildfires.
• Performing general trail maintenance as needed.
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. SECC is an active member of the AmeriCorps Disaster Response Team & as such, selected crews may be deployed on Disaster response projects for up to 30 days.
