Volunteering. Image Ester Dobiasove
The Project
Species decline in the Czech Republic is due to expansion of the cultural landscape, spreading of invasive species and unsustainable agriculture and forestry. Through this project, Hnuti DUHA will continue to offer its volunteer week programme, with funding from EOCA enabling more weeks to take place, ensuring a larger area can be looked after.14 week-long events will be organised for 160 participants, over the summers of 2021-22. Each week will consist of 6 days in nature. 5 days will see participants involved in planting trees, protecting seedlings, removing invasive plants, and renewing peatlands and wetlands. The 6th day will be a guided excursion. An evening programme of educational activities such as lectures and debates will be provided to increase awareness and understanding of the issues facing the local area as well as the envrironment globally. Each event will take place in a selected location facing a specific threat such as a forest dealing with bark beetle, protected areas where wilderness is endangered or agricultural landscapes facing the loss of biodiversity.
