The preservation of our world lies in the wilderness.

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Our mission

Primeval forests are home to enormous biodiversity and are essential for species protection and climate stability. Once destroyed, they are irretrievably lost. We purchase ecologically valuable and critically endangered wilderness areas in a legally secure manner and protect them permanently. In this way, we protect wilderness areas from permanent disappearance and preserve them for future generations. 

 

With your donation, you can save your very own piece of rainforest. 

1€ protects 1m2 of forest– transparently, precisely to the square meter, and long-term.

100

Donations

of wilderness sponsors have protected
1.000

m2 of old-growth forest

forever protected, thus ensuring that
1.000

tonnes of CO2

remain permanently stored in the biomass of the forest
100,000 m² protected
Protect more forest

Your piece of old-growth forest 

Your donation protects a very specific piece of rainforest in the Amazon region of Peru or on the west coast of Canada forever. You will receive a certificate with an aerial photo and geocoordinates. This allows you to see exactly which piece of forest we are protecting with your donation, down to the square meter. And with a regular donation, the protected area will continue to grow!

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Your piece of old-growth forest 

Your donation protects a very specific piece of rainforest in the Amazon region of Peru or on the west coast of Canada forever. You will receive a certificate with an aerial photo and geocoordinates. This allows you to see exactly which piece of forest we are protecting with your donation, down to the square meter. And with a regular donation, the protected area will continue to grow!

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Where you can protect forest

  • Secret Forest in Peru

    Playful monkeys, mysterious jaguars and liana-clad jungle giants - the Peruvian Amazon rainforest is the most biodiverse place on earth!

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  • Misty Forest in Kanada

    Rare coastal wolves, nimble otters and mysterious sundew in the forest marsh - the temperate rainforest of the Northwest Coast is a wild treasure.

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Nature conservation - but effective.


The Phineo "Wirkt!" seal confirms that our work has a traceable effect and that we are a high-performance and transparent organization.

 

As a donor or partner, you can be sure that your contribution will be used effectively.

News

Robert Marc Lehmann

The environmentalist, filmmaker, marine biologist and successful YouTuber Robert Marc Lehmann has now joined us in Canada after "Mission Peru". He came to Canada to see our work for himself and chose a very special forest area to protect with his community.

>To the Mission Earth forest! 

Our projects

Our projects include not only pure forest protection, but also communication, environmental education, science and research - both in Germany and in our protected areas. 

  • Strong voices for the wilderness

    Many well-known faces support our organization - in addition to Robert Marc Lehmann, Malte Zierden, Broder Böll, Tomatolix, Yvonne Pferrer, Jacob Beautemps, Fabian Kahl, Robinga Schnögelrögel and many more ...

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  • Agroforestry

    As part of our agroforestry project, we maintain an experimental area at our research station and carry out further training with neighboring farmers. 

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  • Our Forest Guardians

    In Peru, local forest guardians ensure the protection of our areas. They monitor the land on a daily basis, are in contact with the people in the region and manage local projects.

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  • eDNA project

    Together with ETH Zurich and supported by the Audi Environmental Foundation and DJI, we are conducting a pioneering project in which we are using drones to study the biodiversity of our protected areas.

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  • Biodiversity monitoring

    We study biodiversity in our protected areas in order to draw conclusions about the development of the ecosystem and the effectiveness of our work. 

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  • Wilderness Runs

    A wilderness run is a classic fundraising run that offers schoolchildren the opportunity to get active and get involved in endangered wilderness.

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  • Interactive forest 

    The interactive forest enables a virtual journey into our protected areas - close up and from the comfort of your sofa. 

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  • Scholarship program 

    As part of a four-week research fellowship, we want to support locals in researching the flora and fauna of their homeland and contributing to nature conservation.

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  • CO2 calculator

    With our specialized CO2 calculators, you can calculate, analyse and voluntarily reduce the CO2 footprint of many areas free of charge.

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Become a corporate partner

Are you a future-oriented, sustainable company or would you like to become one? Do you want to be a responsible business and show your commitment to the future of our planet?

 

Become a corporate partner and protect the last primary rainforests on Earth with us!

Interested?

Are you a future-oriented, sustainable company or would you like to become one? Do you want to be a responsible business and show your commitment to the future of our planet?

 

Become a corporate partner and protect the last primary rainforests on Earth with us!

As a biologist and conservationist, I see worldwide how the destruction of habitats is not only driving species extinction, but I also know that this is a major driver of climate change. When I stumbled across WI, I knew right away that I wanted to be part of this work.

Fabian Mühlberger

Biologist and National Geographic nature photographer

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The latest news from your protected area! 

News

  • First scholarship holders in Peru
    With Xiomara and Danae, we were able to welcome our first scholarship holders to the Peruvian rainforest. Their mission: to contribute to research and environmental education and thus make a long-term contribution to nature conservation! Here, the two report on their experiences.
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  • Canada Expedition 2024
    We were in our protected areas on Porcher Island, on the coast of Western Canada, and took on the forces of nature. The incomparable nature and some breathtaking animal encounters were captured by the four content creators who accompanied us.
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  • Treasure(s) for the rainforest
    Fabian Kahl, the well-known antiques expert from "Bares für Rares", visited us with his colleagues at the Dresden Elbhangfest to examine the treasures of the visitors, buy them if necessary and collect donations for the rainforest. More than 2,500 € were collected on the two estimation days!
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What we have achieved so far

100

Donations

of wilderness sponsors have protected
1.000

m2 of old-growth forest

forever protected, thus ensuring that
1.000

tonnes of CO2

remain permanently stored in the biomass of the forest

100,000 m² protected
Protect more forest

Tarzan would be proud of us

Who we are

We are a non-profit foundation. We buy ecologically valuable and acutely threatened wilderness areas around the world in order to preserve them for the future.

What we want to achieve

By 2050, we will protect the last 2.8% of our planet's intact habitats through legally secure purchases.

What you can do

Say "thank you" to nature with us: Protect a piece of rainforest in the Peruvian Amazon or on the west coast of Canada with your donation.

What you get

You receive a personalized certificate with an aerial photograph and geocoordinates. This way you can see exactly which piece of forest we protect with your donation.

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  • Protecting nature means saving lives. Your own, for example.

    Protect a piece of old-growth rainforest now - as a valuable habitat and for a healthy climate.

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  • The best partners that nature could wish for.

    Become a corporate partner now and show your commitment to the future.

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  • Protect the rainforest regularly and steadily increase your impact.

    Take out a nature conservation subscription and protect a growing area of valuable habitat on a monthly or annual basis. The subscription can be canceled at any time. 

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  • Calculate your carbon footrpint now for free and offset it by protecting primary forest.

    Rainforests store huge amounts of carbon. And it should stay that way!

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  • Subscribe to our newsletter and stay informed. 

    Every two months, we provide you with the latest information on our projects and campaigns. So you're guaranteed not to miss anything! 

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Your donation works...

...transparently

You receive a personalized certificate with an aerial photograph and geocoordinates. This allows you to see exactly which piece of forest we protect with your donation.

...long term

Your one-time donation ensures the permanent protection of the forest area. For all future - not just for one year or a lifetime.

...tangibly

Every 1 € donation protects 1 m2 of forest

...effectively

Primary rainforests are home to huge biodiversity and are therefore important for the conservation of biodiversity. They are also our most important allies for a healthy climate. Once destroyed, they are irretrievably lost.

Our vision: To protect the last remaining intact habitats on our planet by 2050 through legally secure purchases.

We dedicate our daily work to purchasing ecologically valuable and acutely threatened wilderness areas around the world to preserve them for all futures.

 

We still have the opportunity to save the last wilderness areas on earth. This knowledge and the enthusiasm for fantastic nature drive us to make our mission a reality, step by step.

 

You can be a part! Every euro you donate protects 1 m2 of old-growth forest forever. For your donation, you will receive a certificate with the exact geocoordinates of the protected forest.

 

CO2 calculator

Whether for companies, private individuals or households - we have developed various specialized CO2 calculators. You can use them to calculate, analyze and reduce your carbon footprint in many areas free of charge. We also offer a voluntary offsetting project with which you can protect the world's most species-rich forest and thus save the climate and biodiversity.

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Wilderness International

non-profit foundation under civil law

contact@wilderness-international.org
+49 351 31402-220

Suite 345, 108-4301B Southpark Drive

Stony Plain, AB, T7Z2A9

Canada

Registered Canadian Charitable number: 840904817 RR0001