Chestnut forest & alpine agriculture (Vezio TI)

Name: Chestnut forest & alpine agriculture (Vezio TI)
Start: 2022-07-17
End: 2022-07-30
Location: Switzerland

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Switzerland Farming Manual work Farming Heritage +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

The project “Alma“ is situated in Alto Malcantone, a Southern Swiss Alps Municipality with 5 small villages, where 1400 people live all year long. The farm works mainly with Scottish highland cows. This project shows how, by taking care of the forest following the traditional methods, biodiversity can be supported. By cleaning the undergrowth from more invasive plants, it is possible to allow other types of plants to grow. Furthermore, the forest itself offers refuge to bats that migrate from the North of Germany to reproduce in these places as well as different species of birds. The forest has for years been a source of livelihood for the local population that has always benefited from the chestnuts produced by these majestic trees.

💼 What the programme involves

Collecting wood and stones, cleaning the chestnut forest and the pasturages, cutting grass using machines on sometimes steep slopes and cutting the branches and bushes with garden scissors, ameliorating paths, fixing broken fences, preparing and putting the fences for the cattle in the mountains. Specific work tasks depend on the weather and other circumstances. In the beginning of each day, you'll receive more details about what needs to be done exactly.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Mainly in a civil protection dormitory (sometimes in alpine barns). In the dormitories, there are beds with mattresses; shower, kitchen - you will only need a sleeping bag. The project partner will do the shopping and you'll cook the provided products. On the alp (accommodation for 1 night in an alpine hut) you have to bring a small mattress and a sleeping bag in a mountain backpack.

⚠️ Requirements

Since the workcamp is small we only accept single applications here (no couples/friends -> for them please chose a bigger workcamp). NEW INCOMING FEE for volunteers applying via Partner organisations and Contacts of SCI: https://bit.ly/3iiJWI5

ℹ️ Additional information

Be aware that this type of physical work might be demanding. The project partner will give you instructions about safety and working clothes. Ticks (very small black insects that live mainly in the forest shrubs) can transport two forms of severe illnesses. Ask the local partner about the situation, how to protect yourself and how to find and treat a bite. If you later detect a red circle around the bite, make sure to visit a doctor.

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📷 Project photos

Chestnut forest & alpine agriculture (Vezio TI)

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📅 Available sessions

CH-SCI 10.11

17/07/2022 → 30/07/2022

Closed

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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–99 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Switzerland

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Switzerland Franc (CHF / Fr.)

Exchange rate

1 CHF = 1.084507 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Central European Summer Time

Local time: 21:52 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English German French Italian