Title : NABARI 1

Programme : STANDARD

Project type : Environmental

Age : 18 to 70

Places : 10

Country : Japan

Travel terminal : Osaka or Nagoya (1hr by train from either)

Dates : 17/03/2010-31/03/2010

 

Location : Mie prefecture about 60 km east of Osaka. There are famous waterfalls nearby which many hikers visit.

 

Work : This project is organised together with a local environmental non profit organisation which aims to protect an area of nature at risk due to its proximity to the big cities of Osaka and Nagoya. By collecting donations, purchasing land at risk and making use of it for various environmental activities they hope to protect the natural beauty of the area. Volunteers will do various works to take care of the forest such as cutting trees, cutting branches, maintaining footpaths, etc. The main task this year is fixing a hiking way near a dragonfly pond. This project is part of Greening Asia.

 

Accomodation : In a pension. Sleeping bag required.

Special requirements : Motivation letter is needed. Volunteers should have strong motivation for conservation forest work. The group will be composed of 5 Japanese and 5 international volunteers. Work can be physically hard, physical strength is required. Weather is cold at this time of the year, bring warm clothes.

 

Study : Local participation to protect nature and Greening Asia Campaign.