I have loved nature since my earliest childhood, and I am particularly fascinated by primeval forests. Of course, this has also influenced my choice of career and I now work full-time in nature conservation and am committed to the preservation of wilderness and biodiversity in various ecosystems around the world. I became aware of Wilderness International through my work as a nature tour guide for Diamir Erlebnisreisen, a partner of the foundation. The direct concept of Wilderness International for wilderness conservation, as well as the team behind it, appealed to me so much right away that I absolutely wanted to become a part of this project to protect endangered and spectacular primeval forests.

For me, the expedition I took part in as an environmental ambassador in 2014 was unique. We stood on a spot on earth where no one had stood before, only bears or maybe wolves. During the expedition, I realized how important it is to protect such regions forever, as the forests are unique and the biodiversity is so great. In retrospect, it is even more important for me to continue working with Wilderness International to protect more square meters of such unique nature forever. We were a great expedition group, everyone took on their own task and so we were able to master borderline experiences together.

I am enthusiastic about Wilderness International because the foundation provides answers rather than just questions. In particular, answers to the question: "How can we preserve a world in which future generations can continue to live with similar benefits?". I appreciate the biodiversity of our protected land, the inquisitive students at our educational lectures and the intensive cooperation with various partners, such as travel agencies. I am delighted to be part of the Wilderness International community and to be involved in another building block in the preservation and creation of our world of tomorrow.

In 2016, I became part of the Wilderness Team as part of the Environmental Ambassador Program. I wanted to experience the wilderness, which I only knew from stories, up close, explore and above all protect it in the long term! The collected impressions and experiences in Canada, especially those from the Toba Valley, have not let go of me and have had a decisive impact. After graduating from high school in 2018, I then poured my voluntary commitment into the framework of a federal volunteer service at Wilderness, in order to work harder for the preservation of this unique ecosystem and to make a lasting difference in our world. This basic attitude has remained until today, it has even been further consolidated and strengthened! Now, in addition to my studies, I continue to be involved primarily in the field of wilderness running in order to pass on my enthusiasm for nature and the environment to students. Because the temperate rainforests in Western Canada with their incredibly old tree giants and the enormously high biodiversity are a natural jewel of our planet, which must be preserved at all costs!