CHESTNUT FOREST AND ALPINE AGRICULTURE (VEZIO)

Name: CHESTNUT FOREST AND ALPINE AGRICULTURE (VEZIO)
Start: 2020-07-26
End: 2020-08-08
Location: Alto Malcantone, Switzerland

Code: 2a6c8c50-60fd-11ea-9cb7-00505603f1ab Copied

Switzerland Farming Manual work Farming Manual work Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

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 spaces and 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

Collect wood and stones, clean the chestnut forest and the pasturages, cutting grass using machines on sometimes steep slopes and cutting the branches and bushes with garden scissors, ameliorate paths and fix broken fences and 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. The workcamp will overlap on August 1st with the Swiss National Day: the Project Partner traditionally organizes a brunch where they present their products; work in the forest and in the mountains wont therefore happen on that day but you will get to help prepare the brunch and serve the local costumers in a cozy family environment.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Mainly in a civil protection dormitory (sometimes in alpine barns). In the dormitories, there are beds with mattresses; shower, kitchen and you need a sleeping bag only. The project partner will do the shopping and you ll cook with 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.

📍 About the location

The project Alma is situated in Alto Malcantone, a Southern Swiss Alps Municipality with 5 small villages in which 1400 people live all year long.

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.

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📅 Available sessions

CH-SCI 10.6

26/07/2020 → 08/08/2020

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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–99 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

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

📍 Location

Alto Malcantone, Switzerland

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 Standard Time

Local time: 21:44 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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✅ Features

🗣️ Languages spoken

English German French Italian