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Creating an organic eco-nursery in a botanical
reserve in Terminillo Mountain Volunteer project: The Province of Rieti is located in the north-west of Lazio Region, bordered by the ancient river Tiber and by central Apennines. The landscape includes soft hills and vineyards, fertile valleys and beautiful peaks of Mediterranean coasts. The area is characterized by a high level of biodiversity (majestic beech-wood trees, maples, chestnuts and century-old oaks) as well as different species of flowers such as wild orchids, violets and narcissus. There are also some rare species of fauna: wolf, wildcat, golden eagle and goshawk. The project will consist of preserving the natural reserve by several environmental tasks amongst which the creation of an Organic Eco-nursery. The volunteers will carry out practical environmental tasks that may include: the creation of an organic eco-nursery in the botanical reserve at the top of the mountain Terminillo, renovating footpaths, creating picnic areas and info points, collaborating in the environmental maintenance of the area of the lake Salto, including the protection of its shores. Language: English Accommodation: The volunteers will be hosted in a youth hostel. Location: The project takes place in two main environmental areas: the Terminillo Mountain, the highest massif peak of the region and the area around the lake Salto where the natural reserve extends across. Terminal: Airports of Rome: Fiumicino – Ciampino.
Age range: 18 and over
Protecting
the flora and renovating footpaths in
the National Park of Cilento and Diano Volunteer project: Gole del Calore (Calore canyons) is a small canyon located in a well-known natural and wine area inside the National Park of Cilento and Diano. Felitto is a town situated in the heart of the national Park, between Monte Cervati (2000 m above the sea level) and the Tyrrhenian Sea. The town is not far from Paestum, one of the biggest and most famous archaeological sites in the world. The project is carried out in cooperation with local organisations involved in environmental protection and youth policies. The volunteers will get the chance to work in this beautiful green area which stands out from the surrounding urbanised valley. The volunteers will be involved in weeding, removing and cutting the brushwood while preserving relevant botanical species; maintaining footpaths (repainting path marks and information boards, cleaning). Language: English Accommodation: The volunteers will be hosted in a guesthouse in the historical centre of Felitto. Location: Gole del Calore, Felitto, Salerno district, Campania region. Terminal: Airports of Rome: Fiumicino – Ciampino. Airport of Naples: Capodichino. Capaccio railway station.
Age range: 18 and over
Nature conservation
activities in the
natural reserve Palude di Brivio Volunteer project: The natural reserve "Palude di Brivio" is located a few kilometres far from the small rural village of Campsirago and it is one of the most interesting environmental areas of the whole park "Adda Nord". The natural reserve has been included in the European list of Sites of Community Importance for the preservation and conservation of both fauna and flora. The area is threatened by a wild process of urbanisation that could disrupt the fragile equilibrium of the ecosystem. The volunteers will be involved in cleaning footpaths and green areas in order to preserve and protect both the fauna and flora. Language: English Accommodation: The volunteers will be hosted in a guestroom provided with all facilities. Location: The "Palude di Brivio" is a swamp, rich in biodiversity with many different species of animals and plants. It is a wet-area particularly important for birds’ migrations. Terminal: Airports of Milan: Malpensa – Linate – Orio al Serio. Olgiate/Calco/Brivio railway stations.
Age range: 18 and over
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