Provide forestry training and chainsaw certifications to 48 underserved youths organized in six crews in order to remove overgrown forest fuels at two locations within the Questa Ranger District of the Carson National Forest. Project will enhance the professional qualifications of minority and underserved youths by providing them with training for the most recognized entry-level forestry certifications.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Developing the Next Generation
Project Title: Rocky Mountain Youth Corps Workforce Development and Forest Restoration (NM)
Organization:
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps
Project ID:
2100.18.061712
Description:
Award Amount:
$100000.00
Location:
The first location is along various sites adjacent to New Mexico State Highway 150. The second location is in the El Medio area between the community of Lama and the Village of Questa. Both locations are within the Questa Ranger District of the Carson National Forest.