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.
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: