Geoff Fast
Salmon,ID
Summary
Self-starter who can work independently or lead a team to produce and implement a high-quality program of work. Experience managing complex programs over diverse landscapes and with attention to detail. Extensive field experience with ability to safely navigate various terrain in dynamic conditions. Natural ability to communicate with colleagues and stakeholders and be a strong team member. Familiarity with conservation easements and monitoring, preserve management, and land management techniques. Ready to join The Nature Conservancy community and manage Idaho’s conservation easement stewardship program!
Overview
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25
years of professional experience
Work History
Stewardship Coordinator
Lemhi Regional Land Trust
Salmon, ID
05.2025 - Current
- Perform annual stewardship and compliance field monitoring on 13 conservation easements and 4 owned properties.
- Identify wildlife as well as native and non-native plants and propose land management techniques to meet objectives.
- Coordinate with landowners, colleagues, board of directors, community leaders & organizations, and various agencies.
- Produce annual reports for each property including ArcGIS photo point reports and field observation compliance forms.
- Help team with annual 'Working Lands Celebration' fundraiser, landowner socials, school garden programs and other events.
Solitude Monitoring Coordinator
Idaho Conservation League
Ketchum, ID
06.2026 - Current
- Coordinate with USFS to define the monitoring protocol and train partners and volunteer wilderness stewards.
- Perform contract solitude field monitoring for the Sawtooth National Recreation Area throughout the Hemingway-Boulders and Cecil D. Andrus-White Cloud Wilderness Areas.
- Extensive field work in remote areas in dynamic conditions, including stewarding wilderness areas and talking to the public.
Recreation, Wilderness, Rivers & Trails Manager
USDA - Forest Service - Nez Perce-Clearwater NF - Moose Cr & Lochsa-Powell RD's
Powell And Fenn Ranger Stations
06.2022 - 09.2025
- Coordinate with staff, employees, partners, volunteers and outfitters to manage a complex recreation program.
- Build and execute operating plans for the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness; the Selway, Lochsa, and MF Clearwater Wild & Scenic Rivers; a 1,900 mile trail system, Lolo Pass Visitor's Center, infrastructure at dozens of campgrounds, recreation rentals, historic backcountry guard stations, etc....
- Oversee daily operations and supervise the recreation team, including field wilderness & river rangers, packers, trail crews, visitor's center & recreation managers, & permit administrator.
- Manage Annual Budget, Grants & Agreements, Contracting, Special Use Permits, Tools & Technology, Facilities & Vehicles.
Wilderness and River Ranger, Packer, Trail Foreman
USDA - Forest Service - Salmon-Challis NF - Wilderness Zone
Challis & North Fork, ID
05.2001 - 06.2022
- 2019-2022 - Wilderness, Trails, Rivers Manager for North Zone - Defined program of work and supervised wilderness & river rangers and managed partner agreements and grants.
- 2013-2018 - Lead Wilderness Ranger - Coordinated USFS field crews, led partner & volunteer crews, river ranger on Middle Fork and Main Salmon Rivers.
- 2009-2012 - Forest Packer - Led pack string of mules on remote trails to support trail crews, heritage projects, fire lookouts, etc....
- 2001-2008 - Seasonal wilderness-trail crew operating in the vast Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Resource Conservation
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT05-2001
Associate of Science - Ecology
Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY06-1996
High School Diploma - AP
Borah High Scool
Boise06-1994
Skills
- Self-motivated and reliable
- Adept at building strong working relationships with stakeholders
- Capacity to develop & implement annual operating plans
- Experienced with field logistics, planning and navigation
- Proficient at using ArcGIS, Field Maps and other field tools
- Motivated, Approachable, Adaptable, Sincere & Personable
Certification
- Valid Idaho Driver's License
- ATV/UTV and Motorcycle Endorsement - Idaho
- ArcGIS Pro Trainings 2023 & 24
- Field Maps Training - 2020 - USFS
- Drone Field Applications - U of I
- Chainsaw and Crosscut Certified
- Equipment operator - USFS
- Wilderness First Responder & CPR
- USFS Red Card Fire Qualifications
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Interests
I love travelling throughout Idaho and exploring open spaces and small towns I love working on the landscape and stewarding the land, whether vast wilderness areas, unique conservation easements, or a community garden I enjoy meeting new people, fostering relationships and working together to accomplish common goals I enjoy hiking and backpacking, rafting wild rivers, backcountry skiing, and advocating for public lands
Timeline
Solitude Monitoring Coordinator
Idaho Conservation League
06.2026 - Current
Stewardship Coordinator
Lemhi Regional Land Trust
05.2025 - Current
Recreation, Wilderness, Rivers & Trails Manager
USDA - Forest Service - Nez Perce-Clearwater NF - Moose Cr & Lochsa-Powell RD's
06.2022 - 09.2025
Wilderness and River Ranger, Packer, Trail Foreman
USDA - Forest Service - Salmon-Challis NF - Wilderness Zone
05.2001 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Resource Conservation
The University of Montana
Associate of Science - Ecology
Skidmore College
High School Diploma - AP
Borah High Scool