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Nature work camp in one of the most beautiful hidden corners of Lake Baikal.
Why is this project important? Last year, volunteers from Germany’s DaimlerChrysler and Lufthansa corporations worked in Bolshoi Chivirkui to remove over 100 cubic meters of trash, built a new pier to receive boats, and dismantled old buildings. Now the site is ready for major structural work to restore the roof and main building. The station
was built in 1916 by park rangers as the entrance point of the Barguzinsky
Nature Reserve, the first protected natural area in Russia. The Reserve
was founded by the order of Czar Nicholas II with
Work camp programme:
September 20-26. Implementation of the work under the supervision of the park’s rangers – station's roof reconstruction, improvement of the site, deconstruction of old constructions etc. September 27. After breakfast put down the tents, prepare for departure. Departure from the campsite by motorboat, bus transfer to Ust-Barguzin. Overnight and dinner in homestay. September 28. Departure to Ulan Ude.
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The
goal of the camp is to renovate the Bolshoi Chivirkui Rangers’ Station
of the Zabaikalsky National Park on Lake Baikal. We are forming a group
of 8-12 volunteers who are interested in assisting to conduct repairs
on the rangers’ station, a strategically important site that is
sorely in need of reconstruction. As a participant, you will make a significant
contribution to the park and will experience one of the most beautiful
and untouched areas of Baikal’s nature.
the goal of protecting the sable, which was hunted to near extinction.
The first expedition arrived to found the reserve in 1914, and the Bolshoi
Chivirkui site was selected for its strategically important location.
It has an excellent vantage point from which rangers can observe and regulate
activity on Chivirkuiskiy Bay. The location became increasingly important
with time. Chivirkuiskiy Bay is now one of the more frequently visited
places on Lake Baikal. Close to the station lie the Ushkany Islands, home
to the largest colony of nerpa, Baikal’s unique freshwater seal.
With nerpa populations declining, the station is an important place for
rangers to put a stop to nerpa poaching.
The
Bolshoi Chivirkui Rangers’ Station is an important historical point
that is a symbol for the beginning of protected natural areas and thus
environmental conservation in our country. Of the four ranger stations
built in the 1910’s, this is the only one remaining. However, it
is in a state of disrepair and almost non-functioning. If it were repaired
and adequately equipped, it would allow rangers to reside in the station
on a permanent basis and more effectively regulate activity such as fishing,
nerpa hunting, and visitation to make sure environmental requirements
are met. Rangers could also serve as guides and resources for visitors
and raise awareness of environmental issues among the public. By enhancing
park control over the site and tourist amenities, environmentally sustainable
tourism can be developed in the area.
September
18.
Departure from Ulan Ude to Ust Barguzin (260 km). Picnic lunch en route.
Upon arrival in Ust Barguzin an introductory seminar in the Zabaikalsky
National park headquarters. Overnight and dinner in homestay (3-5 persons
in one house of local families). 
September
19.
Bus drive to the Monakhovo Bay (40 km) to board motorboat and continue
to the mouth of the Bolshoi Chivyrkui River (25 km). Set up of tent camp,
acquaintance with the site, distribution of tasks and detailed work planning.