Collaboration in a Reserve of a protected area in the Misiones jungle, Argentina

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  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    I´m Teresa, I was born in 1954 in the city of San Carlos de Bariloche, Patagonia Argentina. I have been retired from the National Parks Administration since the beginning of 2020. For 15 years I have owned a 31-hectare Private Reserve, located in the Green Corridor of the Misiones Jungle, located 23km from Comandante Andresito and 110km from Puerto Iguazú, Misiones, Argentina.
    With my family and thanks to a subsidy granted by the Ministry of Ecology of Misiones we are carrying out a project for the conservation of the Misiones Jungle with activities of native tree reforestation. The reserve was declared by the above mentioned Ministry as a Protected Private Natural Area in 2016. On the other hand, it is worth noting that I am a member of the SERVAS Organization, promoter of world peace.

    The reserve is surrounded by three provincial protected areas, which play a fundamental role in the conservation of native species and ecological reference places where scientific research can be carried out.
    This project seeks in part to raise awareness among local residents and tourists about the importance of conserving natural habitats.

    Recently, the International Dark Sky Association (IDA) endorsed the creation of a space for the observation of dark skies, for which a platform for astrotourism was built. There is also a deck for yoga practice and other activities.




    Soy Teresa , nací en el año 1954 en la ciudad de San Carlos de Bariloche, Patagonia Argentina. Soy jubilada de la Administración de Parques Nacionales desde principios del 2020. Hace 15 años soy propietaria de una Reserva Privada de 31 ha, situada en el Corredor Verde de la Selva Misionera, a pocos kilómetros del paraje Maria Soledad, ubicado a 23 km de la localidad de Comandante Andresito, y a 110 km de la localidad de Puerto Iguazú, en la Provincia de Misiones, Argentina.
    Con mi familia y gracias a un subsidio otorgado por el Ministerio de Ecología de Misiones estamos llevando a cabo un proyecto de conservación de la selva misionera con actividades de reforestación con árboles nativos. La reserva fue declarada por dicho ministerio como área Natural Privada Protegida en el año 2016. Por otro lado, cabe informar que soy miembro de la Organización SERVAS, promotora de la paz mundial.

    La reserva está rodeada de tres áreas protegidas provinciales, las cuales cumplen un rol fundamental para la conservación de las especies autóctonas y lugares de referencia ecológica en los que se pueden llevar a cabo investigaciones científicas.
    Con este proyecto se busca en parte concientizar a pobladores locales y turistas sobre la importancia de conservar los hábitats naturales.

    El lugar cuenta con tres cabañas para ofrecer alojamiento a visitantes que busquen experiencias de turismo en la naturaleza. Las cabañas no tienen cocina, pero hay un espacio comedor comunitario al aire libre con horno de barro.
    Recientemente, la International Dark Sky Association (IDA) avaló la creación del espacio para la observación de cielos oscuros, por lo que se construyó una plataforma para astroturismo. También hay un deck para práctica de yoga y otras actividades.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    The volunteers could enjoy a unique region in the world in full contact with nature. Watching birds and fauna, identifying medicinal plants and their uses, exploring trails which cross a small river within the reserve. Travelers will be able to relate to people settled in small farms, mixed settlers of Brazil-Argentina-Paraguay and enjoy their customs and food. They also could walk to other reserves nearby and visit Iguazu Falls.

    Los voluntarios podrán disfrutar de una bioregión única en el mundo, en pleno contacto con la naturaleza. Observando aves y fauna autóctona, identificando las plantas medicinales y sus usos, recorriendo senderos dentro de la reserva que cruzan un arroyo. Los viajeros tendrán la posibilidad de relacionarse con gente lugareña, afincados en chacras, mix de colonos de Brasil-Argentina-Paraguay y disfrutar de sus costumbres y comidas. También podrán recorrer otras reservas cercanas y visitar las Cataratas de Iguazu.

  • Help

    Help

    The place is a portion of the Misiones rainforest and the goal is the conservation of biodiversity. There is a stream, light and water. Here are five trails to explore, where to do maintenance tasks (using strimmer, chainsaw and machete). We must restore signage and make informative posters. There space for gardening or veggetable garden.


    El lugar es una porción de la selva misionera y el objetivo es la conservación de la biodiversidad. Hay un arroyo, luz y agua. En ella hay cinco senderos para recorrer, en donde hay que hacer tareas de mantenimiento (uso de motoguadaña, motosierra y machete). Hay que restaurar cartelería y hacer carteles informativos. Hay una porción con parquizado por lo que se puede hacer jardinería o huerta.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Spanish: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    I´m happy to help you out with your spanish.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A wooden cabin and acces to a share bathroom and outdoor kitchen. There is plenty of space for camping.

    Una vivienda de madera, con baño y cocina al aire libre techada compartidos. También hay lugar para acampar.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

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  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 324226551664

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