Idea

Purpose of the foundation
The foundation has a non-profit purpose: to promote the maintenance, care and protection of the forest and the cultural landscape in mountain regions, especially through care and restoration during work assignments and by encouraging the public's understanding for the forest's concerns.

Basic idea
Instead of being debated about, the forest should be experienced in the forest. Through practical forest work, the participants get to know firsthand the habitat of the mountain forest as well as its chances and problems. The work is done in close co-operation with the local forestry services. Volunteers between 18 and 88 years of age thereby actively contribute to the care of the protection forest.

Story of a forest in three pictures
Protection forest of Curaglia before 1990		Storm surface after “Vivian” in 1990		After the reforestation through the Bergwaldprojekt (picture 2004)

Purpose of the work assignments
Through tangible work, the participants experience the fascinating ecosystem of the mountain forest with all their senses. The importance of the protection forest and the measures for its care are experienced directly. Assignment participation allows meaningful action for the environment and shows the interrelationships in the mountain forest habitat. This contributes to the development of an ecological awareness and responsiveness to the forest's concerns.

Financing
Participation is free of charge for volunteers. The Bergwaldprojekt covers accommodation, meals and project management. It is mainly financed by member fees and donations. In addition, it is supported by various organisations and institutions.

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