Red Rock Forests’ Mission :  

Red Rock Forests strives to protect the sky-island mountains and plateaus above America 's Redrock Wilderness in Southern Utah.  We emphasize the La Sal Mountains, Abajo Mountains and Elk Ridge of the Canyonlands Basin. These ranges play a vital ecological role in sustaining Utah's desert wildlife and waterways. Ecology is our guiding principle. We use education, public policy, the law, citizen action, and collaboration to achieve protection for these irreplaceable high desert oases.

 

Employment

We are a locally based Forest advocacy non-profit focusing on the La Sal and Abajo mountains, and working for a state-wide Forest Wilderness vision. We seek employees dedicated to the preservation of these as yet wild ranges and having a passion for and familiarity with these forests, or a willingness to immerse themselves and become intimately familiar with the region of Red Rock Forests’ work. Degrees in science or conservation are beneficial, as is previous work with environmental non-profits, and on-the-ground familiarity with these mountains.

We have funding for a 5-month position for full-time Recreation Planning Specialist based in Moab, Utah.  Position to begin January or February 2008.  Those qualified in this or any area other such work can email a basic resume with your vital info. to Red Rock Forests at terry@redrockforests.org; put "Employment with Red Rock Forests" in the subject heading. 

Internships

Red Rock Forests offers seasonal internships. Gain valuable experience that will help you build your resume for environmental activism and work with non-profits! Check back soon for 2008 opportunities!

Contact us at terry@redrockforests.org, and put "RRF Internship" in the subject heading.

Volunteering

The La Sal and Abajo Forests are the headwaters of Canyon Country.  Red Rock Forests leads the way in conservation and preservation efforts in these forests.  Get out in the pines and help us with a variety of projects, such as road and trail rehab, fencing of protected areas, or monitoring.

Contact us at terry@redrockforests.org, and put "RRF Volunteer" in the subject heading.