Help with DIY tasks & permaculture for an eco project in Lomba da Maia, Portugal

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  Description

  Rural properties with tough access or steep terrain in the Azores were abandoned as subsistence farming declined and maintaining these lands became too challenging. Because of this, invasive species like longose and reeds have taken over the Azorean landscape, especially in some of its most beautiful places such as beaches and lovely creeks.
  
  Me and my dad (locals) have been working on such a property since 2018, which is located next to fresh springs, a beautiful waterfall, ancient watermills, a secluded beach, and plenty of hiking trails and creeks to explore.
  Join us, and our dog Thor, in our quest to restore the nature and cultural history of this unique place and to establish a homestead !

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  As a local, I can introduce you to Azorean customs and traditions. There will be town or family events you can join to get a firsthand experience of our cuisine and culture. Plus, our property is near a popular hiking trail, so you'll have plenty of chances to meet other travelers from all over!
  
  I speak English, Portuguese, Spanish, and a bit of French. I've lived in the Azores for most of my life, but I've also spent time abroad for studies and work in the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, and the US.

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  Help

  There are tasks for everyone, depending on abilities and preferences.
  
  - Clearing dense bush of invasive species
  
  - Weeding and trimming
  
  - Planting endemic species
  
  - Permaculture
  
  - Disposing of organic matter (by composting or controlled fire)
  
  - Maintaining the vineyards (and eating the grapes)
  
  - Splitting rocks using shims and electric hammer
  
  - Building dry stone steps and small walls
  
  - Doing experiments with creek clay and sand
  
  - Natural construction
  
  - Cleaning and cooking
  
  - Collecting driftwood from the creek and sea
  
  - Fishing

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  Portuguese: Fluent
  French: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  We have 2 cabins with 2 beds each, plus many comfortable and dry green spaces to set up tents (tents and sleeping bags are provided).
  The persons staying in the cabins will share their room, while each tent is individual.
  
  We have electricity, internet, running water and a community area with a stone oven, gas stove and fully equipped kitchen.
  
  Workawayers will be provided food for all 3 meals each day, but the role of cooking the food will rotate between the hosts and the workawayers to promote cultural exchange.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  In addition to working on the land, I am a PhD student in Belgium and will be working remotely during the summer. At the location, we have electrity and internet (15Mb/s) and I have computer screens. So it is a suitable place for laptop digital nomads, as there is not much desk space availiable or dedicated places for the purpose.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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