The
preservation of our world lies in the wilderness.

Our mission

Old-growth forests are home to a vast array of biodiversity and are essential for species conservation 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 doing so, we safeguard these wilderness areas from disappearing for good and preserve them for future generations. 

With your donation, you can save your very own piece of rainforest.
€1 protects 1 m² of forest – transparently, down to the square metre, and for the long term.

Donations

have wilderness sponsors

m2 old-growth forest

protected forever, thereby ensuring that

tonnes of CO2

remain permanently bound in the forest’s biomass

Your piece of old-growth forest

Your donation will protect a specific patch of rainforest in the Peruvian Amazon or on Canada’s west coast for ever. You’ll receive a certificate featuring an aerial photograph and the geographical coordinates. This means you can see exactly which part of the forest we’re protecting with your donation, down to the square metre. And with a regular donation, the protected area will keep growing!
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Where you can help protect forests

Nature conservation – but effective.

The Phineo ‘It Works!’ seal confirms that our work has a demonstrable impact and that we are a high-performing and transparent organisation. 

As a donor or partner, you can therefore be sure that your contribution will be put to effective use by us.

Report confirms: effective forest protection

Expert report by BAUM e.V.: Wilderness International has been shown to operate effectively, transparently and in a way that ensures long-term protection. Our foundation’s work is described as “a forward-looking model for the protection of wilderness areas”.
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Are you a forward-looking, sustainable business – or would you like to become one? Do you want to take responsibility for your actions and demonstrate your commitment to the future of our planet?

Become a corporate partner and join us in protecting the Earth’s last remaining primary rainforests!

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As a biologist and conservationist, I see first-hand around the world how the destruction of habitats is not only accelerating species extinction, but I also know that it is a major driver of climate change. When I came across WI, I realised straight away that I wanted to be part of this work.
Fabian Mühlberger Biologist and National Geographic nature photographer

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