Forestry activities in the mountains of western Austria
       Hohenems          August 9 - August 24, 2008

Volunteer project: This project takes place in cooperation with the Austrian municipality of Hohenems. It is the first time the city invites an international volunteer group - especially nature and mountain lovers - to help with forestry works in the mountainous region around Hohenems.

The volunteer group will help the rangers of the municipality with different forestry and agricultural tasks, for example constructing a hiking trail, cutting trees and burning wood, collecting stones from the Alpes... The volunteers must be prepared to work on steep grounds and in high altitudes.

Language: English

Accommodation: The accommodation will be in a typical cosy, simple mountain cabin provided by the “Alpes Association”. In this isolated but idyllic location, the volunteer group will have a large sleeping room heated by a wood stove, as well as a large kitchen including a dining room. All sanitary facilities are provided. The cabin is situated on the mountain above Hohenems with a fantastic view over the surrounding nature and the Lake Constance. Working tasks will be done in the area around the accommodation.

Location: The beautiful city of Hohenems is located in the Austrian province called “Vorarlberg”. It lies close to the Lake Constance which connects Austria with the countries Switzerland and Germany. The city is surrounded by mountains and provides a lot of different activities in the nature like hiking and climbing. Besides, the region offers many cultural events and sights for example different cities and the beautiful Constance Lake…

Next train station: Hohenems

Next airport: Stuttgart, Munich

Age range: 18 - 30 years old
 

 

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