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Reforestation Volunteer Project, Iceland

2 weeks from

£575
18 - 60 yrs
minimum age

  • This project can give you an opportunity to make an environmental difference
  • Help to plant trees that will bind the carbon in the atmosphere
  • Live and work in the stunning southern part of Iceland in the Golden Circle
  • Take part in ecological restoration in Iceland
Overview

Overview

Volunteers are needed to help with ecological restoration and reforestation in the region of Úlfljótsvatn lake in the southwest of Iceland. Parts of the area have been heavily eroded or degraded and are in an urgent need of attention. Volunteers will assist with the reforesting in the area, by planting seedlings and by fertilising young trees.

Testimonial

Testimonial

“Overall the program was so much better than I ever could have imagined. Úlfljótsvatn and the farmhouse were beautifully serene, the perfect place to spend 2 weeks working with reforestation.” Kasie Kirkpatrick, USA

Highlights

Highlights

This project can give you an opportunity to make an environmental difference, plant trees that will bind carbon from the atmosphere, create shelter for other life and battle soil erosion. Live and work in the stunning southern part of Iceland in the Golden Circle.

The Golden Circle

“Enchanted by the beauty of Iceland’s nature, we reached the mighty Gullfoss.” Read a blog article about visiting the golden circle, Iceland’s famous tourist route.

Location

Location

Volunteers will be working in an area around Úlfljótsvatn lake in the southwest of Iceland. Úlfljótsvatn is situated south of the beautiful, Þingvellir national park and in the area of the so called “Golden circle” of Iceland (including geysers, waterfall and beautiful nature areas).

About Iceland

Iceland is a magnificent display of some of nature’s purest beauty. It is an island nation characterised by an arctic desert that is punctuated by mountains, glaciers, geysers, hot springs, volcanoes and waterfalls. Read more here.

Reforestation Volunteer Project, Iceland

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