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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.
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