Schaan (Matona) FL
In the Schaan (Matona) project, volunteers experience how important protective forests are for people and the environment. They work on steep terrain to maintain unstable mountain forests, build footpaths and fences and support the preservation of valuable habitats. In this way, they contribute directly to the safety of the population and the protection of the forests in the Principality of Liechtenstein.
Forest and cultural landscape
Schaan is a municipality in the Principality of Liechtenstein and lies in the Rhine Valley at the foot of the Three Sisters Massif. Above it, steep mountain flanks of marl and limestone rise upwards, characterized by unstable slopes. The forest fulfills key protective functions here: It holds back falling rocks, prevents avalanches and protects the settlements in the valley. It also stores water like a sponge and thus counteracts the risk of flooding. Last but not least, the filter function of the forest soil ensures clean drinking water for the entire country. The protective forest is therefore both a source of livelihood and security.
Idea and goals
The aim of the project is to stabilize the protection forest above Schaan in the long term and secure its diverse functions. Through targeted maintenance work, path maintenance and the construction of fences, natural regeneration is promoted and the forest's resilience to climate and usage pressure is increased.
Project partnerships: The Bergwaldprojekt works in close cooperation with the Liechtenstein Forestry Service and supports protective forest maintenance in the Matona area, which is difficult to access.
What you can expect
The work is flexibly adapted to current needs as well as weather and terrain conditions and can vary. The main work in the Schaan (Matona) project is the thinning of the protection forest, the construction and maintenance of wildlife protection fences and the creation of footpaths. All work is carried out under the guidance of experienced project and group leaders.
We start on Sunday with an introduction to the Bergwaldprojekt and the week's schedule. The days start early: breakfast is served at 6:30 a.m., after which the work begins. One highlight is the weekly forestry excursion in the surrounding area. In addition to forestry work, volunteers also take on simple household tasks in the accommodation, such as tidying up or washing up.
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Organisatorisches
Hunting hut Matona, simple remote hut at 1400m above sea level.
- Mass camp on your own sleeping mat
- WC / no shower
- Limited water from water tank
- Kein Strom
- Zelten möglich
Breakfast & dinner at the accommodation, Lunch in the forest
- Full value
- regional
- saisonal
- organic
- little meat (vegetarian alternative available)
- Solid, high mountain boots (above ankle) with treaded sole (two pairs recommended)
- Work clothes, work gloves
- Rain jacket, Rain pants (gaiters recommended)
- Warm clothing (we are in the mountains)
- Shoes
- Stirn- oder Taschenlampe
- Sonnenschutz (Sonnencrème, Sunglasses, headgear)
- Daypack, pocket knife, Water bottle (thermos bottle recommended)
- Hand/shower towel
- Personal items
- Schlafsack und Isomatte
- Gepäckstück: Arrival with backpack necessary (all luggage must be well packed in a backpack and carried up to the accommodation).
- Good physical condition and sure-footedness. The work may take place on steep terrain.
- Punctual arrival at the meeting point. Late arrival or early departure is not possible.
- Participants must follow the instructions of the project staff.
- Insurance is the responsibility of the participants.
Photographs will be taken during the project week and may be published in our publications. Please contact the project management if you do not agree to this.
Special requirements: The hut can only be reached in a 1h walk via a hiking trail. Luggage must be carried up. An appropriate level of fitness is required.
For ecological reasons, please travel by public transport or in carpools - parking spaces are not available.
Meeting point: (Only with confirmed registration!)
Sunday, 16:07, Postbus stop "Schaan, Fürstenweg"
From meeting point 1h walk to the accommodation with luggage.
Departure: Saturday, 10:30 from meeting point.
Registration is binding. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration immediately by calling +41 (0)81 650 40 40 or info@bergwaldprojekt.ch.
In case of emergencies, we can be contacted on the day of arrival. The relevant telephone number will be posted in the project information in your profile shortly before the start of the project.