Alaska community forestry program

Applications will be accepted until December 10, Apply today! Established in , Arbor Day is set aside to plant trees, educate children and adults about their importance, and raise awareness about the many social and economic benefits that trees provide.

Arbor Day is celebrated on the third Monday in May in Alaska. In Alaska's official Arbor Day is May 16th. Email proposals to: communityforestry alaska. Seventh Avenue, Suite Anchorage, Alaska Josh Hightower, Community Assistance Forester, , josh.

Jim Renkert, Community Forestry Coordinator, , jim. The Alaska Division of Forestry is also teaming up with Project Learning Tree to provide applicants with free curriculum to connect students to your school's trees, or trees in their communities. This program provides temporary employment and experience to individuals willing to be available "on-call" while the need exists for additional personnel.

EFF are hired to work on crews, helicopters, fire engines and more. See our Equipment Hiring page for more information. While some of these positions require specialized training and experience, many are 'no experience necessary.

Statewide Emergency Firefighter Hiring Information. The Division of Forestry has many employment opportunities across the entire state in wildfire operations, prevention, dispatch, administration and logistics.

While some are year round, many of these job are seasonal. Permanent positions and wildland fire crew positions are advertised and hired on Workplace Alaska. Ade' ndadz dengit'a? Listen to pronunciation. Back to Top. Alaska Community Forestry. Two staff members provide technical assistance, presentations, and publications on: Urban tree and forest inventories and management plans; Selecting species appropriate for different sites; Planting, pruning, and caring for trees and shrubs; Site design, planting specifications and details; Tree problem diagnosis; Local ordinances and other means of preserving and maintaining public trees; Retaining and protecting trees during construction; Environmental, economic, and social benefits provided by healthy trees and forests; Organizing volunteers to plant and care for trees.