📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The Special Nature Reserve Obedska Bara is the second oldest protected area in the world (the oldest in Europe) and a wetland of international importance (listed as a Ramsar site and IBA and IPA area). Obedska Bara, famous ornithological site, is an oxbow lake surrounded with marsh and forest habitats. Wetlands are among the world's most threatened ecosystems and this one has been gravely degraded, the most important problem being the overgrowing and disappearance of wet meadows.
💼 What the programme involves
Volunteers will be included in the project 'Return of the Ibis' of wet meadows revitalization by removing tree branches and clearing other vegetation. This will be the 19th camp we have organized here since 1997; so far because of our activities several bird species have returned and the working site has the richest bird fauna in the reserve. Some work in the area of medieval fortress will be done.
🏠 Accommodation on site
in two renovated houses in Ethno Park, sleeping on folding beds and mats. Volunteers need to bring sleeping bags. Food will be prepared for volunteers.
📍 About the location
Obedska Bara (www.obedskabara.rs) is located 50km from Belgrade and 75km from Novi Sad. Lectures on wetlands and Obedska Bara”™s recent environmental problems will be given. Volunteers can also swim in the lake and the river Sava, watch the birds and explore the beautiful nature of the area.
🤝 Meeting point
Airport: Belgrade
Bus Station: Kupinovo