Project Activities

The innovative programmes focus on the work of the ranger and aim to educate youngsters about the role, values and work of protected areas and their importance for recreation, local employment, economy and tourism. They aim to enthuse and inspire youngsters about the protected area and its place in their home landscape as well as provide real nature conservation work experience in the following fields of activities:

· communicating with visitors
· carrying out scientific studies
· identifying and surveying habitat & species
· acquiring knowledge about the interaction of natural and cultural values
· taking over basic maintenance tasks

In each protected area programme activities are tailored according to individual capacity, interests and needs by following a set of 'ideal' criteria. Considering these criteria, the 'ideal' programme:

· Lasts 10 days · Develops skills
· Admits 10 - 15 youngsters of a similar age · Confers responsibility on the youngsters
· Is well structured · Involves parents and other groups
· Follows a clear thematic focus · Responds to youngsters' needs
· Primarily consists of active outdoor activities · Is delivered with enthusiasm
· Includes indoor back up activities · Clearly defines staff responsibilities
· Promotes a group ethic · Is followed up


... is about fun, excitement, awe, inspiration, creativity, insight, meaning, develops transferable skills, is experiential and memorable!