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Revegetation in the South of Iceland (2:3)

Camp code:
IS-SEE 10.62
Country:
Iceland
Start Date:
23 Jun 2017
End Date:
07 Jul 2017
Topic:
10: Environment protection
Work Types:
Environment
Number of volunteers:
20
Free places for Males:
3
Free places for Females:
3
Free places last update:
15 Jun 2017
International age:
18 - 99
National age:
16 - 99
Extra fee to be paid in the hosting country:
300.00 Euro
Purpose of extra costs:
Participation fees support the ongoing work of SEEDS. Please note that your entire fee might not necessarily go towards your particular camp. The fees are mainly used to: - Bear the administrative costs of the association: salaries, rent, office bills, external representation, website, equipment, supplies, banking costs, legal formalities, etc. - Provision of financial support & resources to aid some of our other activities (food and/or accommodation in some projects) & co-funding for our long term volunteers and project coordinators
Required Language:
English
Spoken Language:
English

Description: Since 2007 SEEDS has been working with an organisation devoted to the re-vegetation of eroded soils in the south-west of Iceland. The aim is to stop the downward spiral of erosion and to strengthen the ecosystem by enhancing its natural vegetation. SEEDS volunteers will perform four different types of work depending on host needs each time: a) Revegetation and erosion control using organic materials, b) Tree planting, c) Removal of old fences and d) Monitoring the survival and growth of tree plantations of former years. These tasks will be performed at several different locations in the South-west of the country.

Type of Work: By using organic waste materials for fertilizing we aim for a double environmental gain. The soils, impoverished of plant nutrients, are enriched while the amount of materials in need for a treatment as waste is decreased. The materials used are mostly horse manure, yard and gardening waste, fertilizing meal and compost. The usage will depend on the availability of each one of them at the time of the camp. The south-west is part of the volcanic belt of Iceland, with vast lava fields and erodible volcanic soils. Additionally, the area has suffered from overgrazing of sheep for a long time. Consequently the ecological condition is rather poor and some areas have completely lost their top soil.

Accommodation: Volunteers will be lodged in a school building with basic facilities in one of Reykjavik’s neighbouring towns. Volunteers will sleep on mattresses provided, please bring a sleeping bag. There is a shower in the school and volunteers will also have free access to the local geothermal swimming pool.. Food ingredients will be provided and the group will be responsible for cooking and cleaning.

Language: English will be the official language in the camp; high proficiency is not a requirement.

Requirements: Participation fee EUR 300 (Euros). Please note that these fees are to be paid to SEEDS on arrival in either Euros or Icelandic krónas.

Approximate Location: The work will take place in the vicinity of Reykjavík, and the groups will touch upon more than one project in different places. The main emphasis will be on erosion control in ten different sites in the south west of Iceland, mostly in and around the Reykjanes peninsula. The peninsula is marked by active volcanism under its surface, and large lava fields allow little vegetation.

Notes: Participation fee EUR 300 (Euros). Please note that these fees are to be paid to SEEDS on arrival in either Euros or Icelandic krónas. The fee includes transportation from the meeting point to the camp and back (on the first and last day), as the Golden Circle and Snæfellsnes peninsula excursions (1 full day-trip each), we will visit spectacular waterfalls, geysers, impressive coastline, the National Park of Thingvellir and much more. Other excursions can be arranged in the free days for SEEDS volunteers at discount fares.

Organization Description: SEEDS is an Icelandic non-governmental, non-profit volunteer organisation designed to promote intercultural understanding, environmental protection and awareness through work on environmental, social and cultural projects within Iceland. SEEDS works closely with local communities, local authorities and other Icelandic associations both to develop projects in partnership, aimed at fulfilling an identified need, and to give assistance to established initiatives. Projects are designed to be mutually beneficial to all involved: the volunteers, the local hosting communities and Iceland as a whole. Every year host more than 1200 international volunteers from 50 to 60 different countries.

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