Woodworking & forest management: tradition and innovation in Galicia.

Update 13th January 2021: We are working with hosts to determine possible dates for NET courses in 2021 as soon as COVID conditions allow for travel. The decision of the UK government to leave the Erasmus+ programme will not affect those projects with a signed contract. We will update participants on any new travel insurance and visa regulations.
Participants from the postponed course in 2020 will be offered first choice on any rescheduled courses in 2021.
As soon as we have confirmed dates and details we will post them here and share through our consortium. The proposed course for 2020 is provided below for information. 2021 course content may change slightly due to COVID regulations.
Hosts: XERA Agency for Forest Based Industries Galicia
Course Dates: 25th May to 1st June 2020
Application Deadline: 2nd March 2020
Preparation Meeting Dates: 30 April 2020
Aims & Themes: exploring traditional woodworking alongside forest management: innovation, enterprise and strategy in Galicia
Galicia is a diverse region of North West Spain with a rugged coastline, the famous wine region of Riberia Sacra, and Atlantic forests of oak, chestnut and beech. Pine and eucalyptus are grown widely for timber. It is perhaps best known for the pilgrim route of St James which leads to the UNESCO world heritage city of Santiago de Compostela and numerous monasteries.
The exact order of the itinerary is still being finalised but the course will visit different regions around Galicia.
Day 1: Arrival & visit to wood workers in Villa de Cruces/Estrada (accommodation near Santiago de Compostela)
Day 2: MELGA (Museum Etnoludico Galicia), Wood Workers in the Corcubion/Pontecesco Region (accommodation on the North Coast area)
Day 3: Carpenters & Wood workers in the Lugo Area (accommodation in the Lugo area)
Day 4: Devesa da Rogueria certified community woodland in the O Caurel Area; Museum Madeira (https://www.campogalego.com/es/la-devesa-da-rogueira-en-el-courel-primer-bosque-en-espana-en-certificar-la-conservacion-de-la-biodiversidad/amp/).
Day 5: Wood working associated with the wine industry in the Ribeira Sacra River region, the Museum of Wine in Galicia & the Roman thermal spa in Ourense (accommodation in the Ourense Region)
Day 6: Boat building and the cultural heritage of the Atlantic Coast region around Bueu and the Illa de Ons (accommodation near Santiago de Compostela)
Day 7: Artisans and musical instruments of Santiago de Compostela, Museum de Pobo Galego (accommodation near Santiago de Compostela)
Day 8: final course evaluation & return home
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