📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The Alpes Vaudoises are a group of mountains in the Swiss Alps located in the cantons of Vaud, Valais and Bern and one of the hotspots of biodiversity. Traditionally, the slopes of these mountains have been covered with pastures of great ecological value, where various species find refuge. However some tree species, e.g. the green alder (Alnus viridis), which grow rapidly in the alpine pastures, colonises the pasture. After that birds, which need a habitat rich in clearings and food, become scarce and eventually disappear. Moreover, the overgrowth reduces the fodder value of the pasture and its long-term pastoral interest. The Alpes Vivantes association is involved in concrete maintenance activities in the Alpes Vaudoises that lead to the enhancement of the areas biological richness.
💼 What the programme involves
The volunteers will take part in a work camp to remove invasive or undesirable plants such as green alder (Alnus viridis) and to maintain mountain pastures. Thanks to their commitment, the volunteers will work for fragile ecosystems that are home to sensitive species such as black grouse, grouse and deer.Type of activities: pasture maintenance work, cutting of invasive species, collecting branches of green alder, clearing of areas to improve the daily life of black grouse.
🏠 Accommodation on site
The volunteers will be accommodated in the "ANCIENNE CABANE" DE BRETAYE at a place called "L Aiguille" in Bretaye at 1800 m. It is a great place in a mountainous area reachable by train.The Cottage is well equipped with a fitted kitchen, shower facilities with warm water, toilets.It is required to bring a sleeping bag and a bed fitting layer (90x190cm).There is NO washing machine available. The internet connection is NOT available in the cottage.The volunteers will buy the food (a budget is provided) and cook on their own. Support can be provided.
ℹ️ Additional information
The volunteer must be physically fit, show an interest in nature conservation actions and enjoy walking. Don t forget to bring: a sleeping bag and a bed fitting layer (90x190cm), hiking or trekking shs, working gloves, outdoor clothing, warm clothing, sun cream, sun hat, sunglasses or rain trousers.Different activities can be easily planned depending of the desire of the participants and of the weather conditions: swimming in the Lac des Chavonnes, visiting Aigle or Lausanne, trekking tour.This new workcamp still lacks a confirmation of the accommodation, the decision will be taken May. There is a risk that it would have to be cancelled. Further information will follow.