Wooden Wonders: Heritage and Innovation in European Green Tourism

The project focuses on innovating sustainable tourism by highlighting the ecological and cultural value of wood in European regions. Its objectives include raising awareness of wood’s significance, promoting sustainable practices, reviving traditional woodcraft skills, and empowering youth to engage in green business opportunities and eco-friendly tourism.
Planned activities include youth exchanges in Croatia and Romania, bringing together participants from Croatia, Romania, Cyprus, and Spain. The focus is on practical learning, knowledge exchange, skill development, and fostering a connection between cultural heritage and modern sustainable tourism.

Partners:
  • Active involvement in project implementation and youth exchanges.
  • Contribution to workshops, training sessions, and sharing best practices.
  • Supporting youth in skill development and promoting sustainable tourism models.
This project aligns with EU sustainability goals and offers a platform for cultural exchange, skill-building, and fostering green business opportunities for youth in rural areas.
Project Summary for Partner InvolvementProject Details:
  • Project Name: Wooden Wonders: Heritage and Innovation in European Green Tourism
  • Total Duration: 14 months (01/01/2025 – 28/02/2026)
  • Main Activities:
    1. Youth Exchange in Croatia 
    2. Youth Exchange in Romania 
  • Number of Participants: 
  • 4 youngsters (18-30) + leader of the group (18+) from each country, 
  • 43 total (22 in Croatia (Croatian team + 1 facilitator and  1 youngster), 21 in Romania (Romanian team + one facilitator))
  • Includes 16 participants identified as having fewer opportunities. 
  • Travel Budget Per Person: Estimated based on country-specific allocations:
    • Travel reimbursement Meeting in Croatia: up to 309 eur / person (Cyprus and Spain); 417 eur / person (green travel - Romania)
    • Travel reimbursement Meeting in Romania: : up to 395 eur/person (Spain); 309 eur/person (Cyprus) and 417 eur/person (CRoatia green travel)

Activity Topics by Country:
  1. Cyprus:
    • Focus on ancient traditions and storytelling : connection with olive trees or other connection with wood.
    • Explore ways to integrate traditional methods with modern green tourism strategies.
  2. Romania:
    • Engage with the Ambulance for Monuments project, emphasizing restoration of wooden houses.
    • Workshops on preservation techniques and their link to sustainable tourism.
  3. Spain:
    • Highlight local wood crafts and their application in workshops for tourists and locals.
    • Develop sustainable tourist routes incorporating wooden architecture.
  4. Croatia:
    • Focus on traditional wooden houses in Sisak-Moslavina County.
    • Explore the ecological and cultural significance of wood in local tourism.

Goals for Partners:
  1. Engage Youth in Planning and Execution: Help youth develop and implement project activities.
  2. Facilitate Workshops: Provide expertise in traditional crafts and green practices.
  3. Local Implementation: Support follow-up activities, including presentations and workshops in local communities.