Li-iL is committed to the protection of endangered wilderness
For the preservation of biodiversity & wilderness
Since 2020, the traditional Dresden-based company Li-iL, known for its "Dresdner Essenz" product range, has been working together with the Wilderness International Foundation on the mission to protect the last primeval forests on our planet.
The joint commitment began with the "My Tree-My Dresden" project, in which 500 trees were planted and 10,880 m² of rainforest in Canada were protected forever with Wilderness International. Li-iL also offsets its own CO2 footprint by protecting old-growth forests through Wilderness International.
Let's continue on this path together and permanently preserve even more unique wilderness: Protect a piece of the Li-iL forest now.
Donations
have
m2 of old-growth forest
tonnes of CO2
remain permanently stored in the biomass of the forest
Li-iL GmbH für Arzneimittel und Arzneibäder attaches great importance to raw material quality and skin compatibility, and many products are free from animal ingredients and are developed without animal testing. The formulations of "Dresdner Essenz" in particular contain no microplastics and, where possible, are already packaged in sustainable materials.
Natural cosmetics for our future
With a portion of the product proceeds from the Need You! Natural Cosmetics range, Li-iL GmbH supports Wilderness International in the protection of endangered forest areas in Canada.
Impressions from the protected area in Canada
The primeval forests of Western Canada are among the most species-rich ecosystems in the temperate climate zone and are home to wild coastal wolves, mighty bald eagles, rare carnivorous sundew and gigantic primeval forest giants such as maple trees, Alaska cedars and giant arborvitae.
Due to the mild, humid climate and the low human influence, evergreen giant trees grow for up to 2000 years.
As the king of the skies, the bald eagle can reach a wingspan of up to 3 meters.
The temperate rainforest is a unique forest ecosystem. Due to its geographical location, it is not as hot here as in the tropics and you can find different animal and plant species.
The wolves in Canada's rainforest eat salmon like the grizzlies and prove to be quite adept at catching fish.
One fifth of the world's salmon originate in the streams and rivers of the temperate rainforest region of Western Canada and are an important food source for orcas.
If there is plenty to eat, a grizzly mother will give birth to 3-4 cubs in a year.
Transparency
Why old-growth forest protection with WI?
What particularly impressed Li-iL about Wilderness International was the transparent and specific use of the donations: €1 donation protects 1m2old-growth forest - forever. Donors receive a certificate with the geo-coordinates and an aerial photo of the protected forest area, as well as a tax-deductible donation receipt.
You too can protect a piece of Li-iL forest
Let's continue on this path together and preserve even more unique wilderness in the long term:
Your wilderness protection certificate
You will receive a personalized certificate of the piece of wilderness you protected immediately after your donation.
Protect wilderness in Canada with Li-iL
About Wilderness International
The foundation, which is based in Peru, Canada and Germany, purchases legally secure wilderness areas and protects them for the future. The purchases are refinanced through donations, which ensure the long-term protection of the areas, supports environmental education projects, and research into CO2 storage and biodiversity.
Do it like Li-iL: offset your CO2
Whether you are a private individual, an office or a medical practice - we currently offer three specialized, free CO2 calculators and more are being added regularly. You can use them to calculate, analyze and reduce CO2 emissions easily and free of charge.
You can then offset the CO2 footprint directly by protecting valuable rainforest!
Wilderness International purchases primary rainforest areas with land title and legally protects them for all future. Donations refinance the purchases and at the same time finance long-term protection as well as environmental education and research. Donors receive a personalized certificate with the exact geo-coordinates and aerial photograph of the forest area they are protecting. Thus, the use and impact of the donation is tangible and directly traceable. We are currently working in the temperate rainforest of Western Canada and the Amazon rainforest of Peru, where we are protecting ancient primary rainforests.
It is important to protect the rainforest because this is the only way we can stop species extinction and climate change. They are home to the world's greatest biodiversity and store huge amounts of CO2. It is also important to protect rainforests because they are the basis of our existence: they provide us with clean air, clean water and stable rainfall. They also cool the environment.
In Canada, good legal security helps us, as well as the legal situations and sanctions that even prohibit trespassing.
In Peru, we have additionally started a forest guardian program with local people. To ensure long-term protection, we also have several other measures in place. In general, we visit the areas on regular expeditions to check on them. We also work with local partners who inform us of any irregularities if necessary. The donations per square meter also already include the costs for property taxes.
Like no other, the legal form of the foundation allows a (charitable) purpose to be realized permanently and independently of outside interests, thus achieving the desired effects in the long term. It is thus the most long-term organizational construct currently known. Not even states, companies or national parks are designed for such a long term. This makes the foundation the only one that is oriented toward the lifespan of the ecosystems we protect.