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Biodiversity-rich areas are under increasing pressure. This project invites you to actively support nature conservation in one of Austria’s most unique protected landscape.

Join an international group of volunteers and contribute to preserving these ecosystems by removing invasive plant species and maintaining species-rich alpine meadows. At the same time, you will experience the beauty of remote mountain landscapes and live close to nature.

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Description of the Work

In both National Park Gesäuse & Nature Park Styrian Eisenwurzen we will remove invasive plants to prevent irreversible anthropogenic effects on sensitive ecosystems. We will also have time to get to know each other and enjoy the summer in the mountains.

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Location & Leisure

The beautiful region of Gesäuse and Eisenwurzen offers a lot of possibilities for free-time activities. You can learn something about the history of the region, go hiking or swim in the Enns, the river next to the campsite.

Our activities in our leisure time depend also on you. Bring some games, playing cards, music instruments, creativity and funny ideas!

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Study themes of the project

You will gather knowledge of the region of the National Park Gesäuse & Nature Park Styrian Eisenwurzen and its flora and fauna. Furthermore, you will gain hands-on experience in managing invasive plant species and in maintaining the since generations human-shaped natural landscapes of alpine meadows.

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Requirements

We will have 17 activity days, 3 days off in between and the arrival and departure day. The work will be physical and in steep terrain. Therefore, some basic fitness as well as solid ankle-high hiking boots are required. Before you sign up for this camp, PLEASE make sure that you are healthy enough to participate. People with a strong bee allergy are not recommended to participate. Please send us the motivation letter and let us know the reason why you want to take part at the camp.

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Host Organization