📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
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💼 What the programme involves
In this camp you'll be working on a project with the Bavarian government's Bergwaldoffensive (mountain forest group). Mountain forests' protective features against natural disasters are particularly important, and it is from this that future generations will also benefit. You'll be planting young pine, sycamore and beech trees in particularly sensitive areas of the forest, in order to support the growth of a new generation of mixed woodland wildlife. You will also spend a few days cutting down trees with a hand saw, so that the more developed trees can grow better. Throughout all work during this camp, you'll be accompanied by experienced foresters from the Bavarian Forestry Administration. You'll get an insight into the ways and workings of a mountain forest's ecosystem, as well as on sustainable use of natural resources. You'll be driven to work, which will take about 15 – 30 minutes. Working tools and gloves will be supplied by the foresters.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will be staying in dormitories in the Centre for Environment and Culture (www.zuk-bb.de). You will prepare and cook meals in small groups.
📍 About the location
Your accommodation is in the centre of Benediktbeuern, which is in one of the most popular holiday regions in Bavaria. Shopping opportunities and the station are very easily reachable on foot. You can go on hikes and also go swimming in the nearby lake. Day-trips to Munich are also possible.
⚠️ Requirements
The working areas are sometimes located on very steep ground, the work can also be physically demanding! Please bring waterproof clothes, protection from the sun and your hiking boots.
ℹ️ Additional information
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