Members of SWV have participated in getting certified as sawyers in chainsaw and or crosscut. The new program for chainsaw and crosscut, administered by the US Forest Service and presented and evaluated by Dave Moser for both certifications, was held over the past 4 weeks. For Chainsaw, Craig Fish is certified as a "B Sawyer". Jeff Hawley is recertified as a B Sawyer for chainsaw. For Crosscut Saw, the following are newly certified as "B Sawyers": Craig Fish Joe Canvaness Dimiti Nechayev Jeff Hawley is recertified as a B Sawyer for crosscut saw. Many thanks to Dave Moser who orchestrated […]
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Hello SWV Volunteers and Interested Parties: SWV will be managing a multi-day project on June 23-26 on the Highway 4 side of the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness with the staging area at Highland Lakes campground. We welcome any volunteers for either a single day or for multiple days. The primary work will be trail clearing both outside and inside the wilderness boundary. We will be joined by the US Forest Service staff for part or even all of the event. What: Trail clearing consisting of removing down trees and debris from the campground and four trails leading out of the campground. This […]
For all SWV and interested persons wishing to learn new skills relative to wilderness stewardship. This is a 5 day event (including travel on both ends of the event) to be held on the 395 side of the Inyo National Forest. This should be an excellent event. Details: Now Accepting Applications for the 2024 California Interagency Wilderness Ranger Academy (until May 1)! The application period for the 2024 California Interagency Wilderness Ranger Academy is now open! Who (Target Audience): Field level wilderness staff including rangers, partners, and volunteers. All levels of experience are welcome! Why: The Academy will provide participants […]