Sunrise over a dense rainforest canopy shrouded in morning mist beneath a golden-orange sky.

Preserve the wonders of the Amazon!

Protect the rainforest together with Panometer Dresden

To preserve the most biodiverse rainforest

As part of the exhibition “ASISI’s Amazon”, the Panometer Dresden is collaborating with the Wilderness International Foundation to protect the Earth’s last remaining rainforests. 

With this exhibition, Asisi has created a hyper-realistic artistic space that showcases the various geological formations of the tropical rainforest, from mountain rainforests and river valleys to clearings and bodies of water, right through to giant trees and vast valleys – a ‘Secret Forest’ to experience and marvel at, complete with all its animal and plant life.

Together, let’s preserve the wonder of this habitat: every euro counts, and every euro protects 1 square metre forever.

Donations

have wilderness sponsors

m2 old-growth forest

protected for ever, thereby ensuring that

tonnes of CO2

remain permanently bound in the forest’s biomass

On 27 January 2023, the exhibition “AMAZONIA – The Fascination of the Tropical Rainforest” by Yadegar Asisi opened at the Panometer in Dresden. There, visitors can immerse themselves in the fascinating world of the Amazon. As part of this, the Panometer is collaborating with Wilderness International to ensure that the rainforest experience is directly linked to donations for its conservation. 

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Your Wilderness Conservation Certificate – also a perfect gift

Immediately after making your donation, you’ll receive a personalised certificate detailing the piece of wilderness you’ve helped to protect. It also makes a brilliant gift, by the way!
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Wildlife protection certificate from Wilderness International for Toni Tropenwind DE, featuring rainforest photos and coordinates.

Key information about your donation at a glance

  • Specific use: a €1 donation protects 1 m² of rainforest
  • Good for the climate: this means that 60 kg of CO2 remains permanently sequestered in living biomass
  • Transparent: you will receive a certificate stating the geographical coordinates and featuring an aerial photograph of the protected woodland
  • Lasting impact: Your one-off donation guarantees the long-term protection of the area
  • tax-deductible donation with a donation receipt
Country: Peru
Region: Madre de Dios
Location of the protected area: along the Tambopata River, approximately 30 km south-west of the town of Puerto Maldonado
Ecosystem: tropical Amazon rainforest

Transparency

What particularly impressed Panometer about Wilderness International was the transparent and tangible way in which donations are used: a €1 donation protects 1m² of old-growth forest – for ever. Donors receive a certificate showing the geographical coordinates and an aerial photograph of the protected area, as well as a tax-deductible donation receipt.

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More impressions from the rainforest

The "Secret Forest" is situated in the Madre de Dios region of Peru. There are 10 times as many reptiles and amphibians there as in Germany; around 10 per cent of all the world’s bird species can be spotted here; and on one hectare of forest, you can find around 400 tree species – more than in the whole of Europe north of the Alps.
Capybara wading through shallow water near the riverbank with driftwood and vegetation in the background.
Weighing up to 75 kg, capybaras are the largest rodents in the world.
Dense tropical rainforest with moss-covered tree trunks, twisted branches, and lush green vegetation.
Mighty buttress roots give these primeval forest giants stability.
Bright green tree frog with orange legs and belly clinging to a mossy branch against a black background.
Tiger-maki frogs are an indicator of an intact forest, as they depend on undisturbed rainforests.
Group of people sitting by the water at sunset, with forested hills and dramatic cloudy sky reflected in the calm river.
As the sun rises over the rainforests along the Tambopata River, the forest begins to breathe.

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About Wilderness International

The foundation, which has offices in Peru, Canada and Germany, acquires wilderness areas in a legally secure manner and protects them for all future generations. These acquisitions are funded by donations, which ensure the long-term protection of the areas and enable environmental education projects and research into CO2 storage and biodiversity. 
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What does Wilderness International do?

    Wilderness International purchases wilderness areas in a legally secure manner and protects them for generations to come. These purchases are funded by donations, which not only ensure the long-term protection of the areas but also enable environmental education projects and research into CO2 sequestration and biodiversity. Donors receive a personalised certificate showing the exact geographical coordinates of the protected forest area, so that the protection can be directly traced. We are currently active in the temperate rainforest of western Canada and the Amazon rainforest of Peru, where we are protecting ancient primary rainforests.

  • Why is it important to protect the rainforest?

    It is important to protect the rainforest because this is the only way we can halt species extinction and climate change. They are home to the greatest biodiversity in the world 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 a stable rainfall pattern. They also help to cool the surrounding environment. 

  • How can we ensure that the protected area is preserved for all time?

    In Canada, we are aided by the high level of legal certainty and the legal framework, as well as the penalties – which even prohibit trespass – and the cultural and historical significance of property.

    In Peru, we have also launched a forest ranger programme in collaboration with local people. We have put several measures in place to ensure long-term protection. Generally speaking, we visit the areas on regular expeditions to check that everything is in order. We also work with local partners who inform us if necessary. The donations per square metre also already include the costs of property tax.

    The legal form of the foundation, unlike any other, enables it to fulfil a (charitable) purpose permanently and independently of external interests, thereby achieving the desired long-term effects. It is thus the most long-term organisational structure currently known. Not even states, companies or national parks are designed to last that long. This makes the foundation the only organisation oriented towards the lifespan of the ecosystems we protect.

  • How do you work with the local community?

    In Peru, for example, we work closely with local people as part of our forest ranger programme. They patrol the areas regularly and champion our conservation cause within the community. For instance, they put up signs, talk to local people about our forest conservation projects and, where necessary, intervene to stop unauthorised access. In this way, the forest rangers also earn a sustainable livelihood.

    In Canada, we not only work with partner organisations but can also look back on some fantastic collaborations with First Nations. These include a wilderness run and several nature conservation expeditions with the Cowichan of Vancouver Island, as well as our joint efforts to protect the Peel River Watershed with the Gwich’in of Fort McPherson.

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