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Conservation USA
Volunteer training handbook for land managers

On behalf of the U.S. Forest Service, Elaine coordinated the development of a guide for training volunteers working on public lands. The Conservation USA Leader Guide was developed through a partnership of 24 government agencies and nongovernmental organizations. Elaine and her staff developed content and design, conducted a pilot review by trainees, and finalized content and layout.

U.S. Forest Service and University of Wisconsin Extension, Environmental Resources Center. 2009. . E. Andrews, PI., K. Reilly and T. Beaty, lead authors.
  • Conservation USA Project Leader Handbook: A Comprehensive Resource for Training and Leading Volunteer Conservation Crews
  • Conservation USA: Instructor's Manual

Volunteers initially need to work with land managers to learn the skills needed to take on a successful stewardship project. Once those skills have been developed, volunteers may be ready to take a leadership role in community conservation efforts. Volunteers can assist land managers and scientists in these efforts by participating in a variety of stewardship opportunities. For example:
  • Stabilize threatened stream banks.
  • Remove invasive species, such as buckthorn or garlic mustard, and restore native plants.
  • Clean up urban waterways.
  • Construct and install nesting boxes and feeders.
  • Build an observation deck or blind in a wildlife refuge.
  • Construct and maintain a trail system.
  • Stewardship activities can be physically demanding, but there are components of a stewardship project, such as planning and organizing, for those looking for a less rigorous activity.

Convenor Conflict Management
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Washington, DC 20008
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