Where You’ll Be:
This project will take place within the Denver Mountain Parks system, with the exact location confirmed closer to the project date. For more than 100 years, Denver’s Mountain Parks have offered access to some of Colorado’s most scenic landscapes just outside Denver.
Our project partners are currently scouting forest conditions across the system to identify the highest-priority treatment sites. No matter which park is selected, volunteers can expect a beautiful mountain setting and important forest health work. Registered volunteers will receive updated location details and logistics once the site is finalized.
What You’ll Do:
The project area will most likely be steep and rocky, which makes chainsaws and hand saw work the most viable solutions for fuels management. For this project, we are looking for saywer and swamper volunteers. Sawyers must be certified. Swampers will build burn piles that the city will burn later in the season when the conditions are safe for this activity.
Please bring your own lunch for the day!
Why It Matters:
The fuels management work will, first and foremost, assist with the local fire mitigation plan and implementation recommendations by the Community Wildfire Protection Plan. By removing fuels in the park, VOC volunteers will make the communities surrounding the park safer and more resilient to wildfire. VOC’s work will also help protect nearby homes, businesses, schools, infrastructure, and evacuation routes.
Eligibility Requirements:
Ages 18+
On this project, we need a mix of A and B certified Chainsaw Sawyers. If you are certified, please include this in the Comments of your registration and send your certificate to the project manager. ALL SAWYERS MUST HOLD A CURRENT FIRST AID AND CPR CERTIFICATION IN ORDER TO OPERATE A SAW. Want to get certified? Visit our Training Calendar for upcoming training opportunities.
Project Difficulty:
This project is considered difficult. Please check our difficulty rating criteria here for more details.
Physical Considerations:
Expect physically demanding work, including moving heavy materials (such as logs and branches) and working on uneven terrain. Volunteers will hike on uneven terrain to find a good working area that is a sufficient distance from other active sawyers.
Access Factors:
Vehicle Access: Volunteers will be able to drive and park close to the worksite
If you enjoy chainsaw projects, either as a certified sawyer or a support volunteer, you can view similar projects here.
