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Join us in protecting the world’s most biodiverse rainforest

The fight against climate change is a cause very close to the hearts of the band WONACH WIR SUCHEN, which has been addressing the issue for years through their song lyrics, music videos and artistic initiatives. They are now working alongside the Wilderness International Foundation on a mission to protect the Earth’s last remaining rainforests. The “WONACH WIR SUCHEN” Community Forest is located on Porcher Island in British Columbia, Canada. Preserving it also protects the habitat of a vast array of species and helps maintain a healthy climate.

 

Every euro counts, and every euro protects 1 square metre – forever! Are you in?

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WONACH WIR SUCHEN has protected 1 square metre of forest for every vinyl copy of the new album MAUERN sold, and is giving it to you – did you receive a code with your vinyl? You can redeem it here – and even protect a few more square metres!

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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

Personal, political and with a distinct edge

Over the course of more than ten years, WONACH WIR SUCHEN has grown from a singer-songwriter duo into a four-piece band that occupies a niche all of its own, somewhere between indie, punk and street pop. Danceable music meets authentic German lyrics. At their gigs, they do away with the usual crowd-pleasing games and sing-alongs, instead captivating the audience with their sheer stage presence.

In doing so, they take a clear stand against all forms of exclusion, racism, homophobia and sexism, and advocate for swift, sustainable climate action – both on stage and in everyday life.

Sometimes deeply personal, sometimes highly political, but never arbitrary – this is how the Leipzig-based band find their place on any stage.

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Every contribution counts!

Here at Wilderness International, we share a grand vision: to protect the world’s last remaining true wilderness areas for ever! 

To this end, we purchase plots of land in Peru and Canada through land registry entries, ensuring they are protected in a legally secure, permanent and transparent manner. These purchases are funded by your donations.

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Key information about your donation at a glance

  • Specific use: a €1 donation protects 1 m² of rainforest
  • Good for the climate: this ensures that 60 kg of CO2 remains permanently sequestered in living biomass
  • Transparent: you will receive a certificate showing the geographical coordinates and 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: Canada
Region: British Columbia
Location of the protected area: on Porcher Island, approximately 40 km south of the port city of Prince Rupert and not far from the border with Alaska
Ecosystem: temperate rainforest

Your Wilderness Certificate

Immediately after making your donation, you will receive a personalised certificate detailing the piece of wilderness you have helped to protect.
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Wilderness International conservation certificate for 25 m² of rainforest in Canada's Misty Forest, sponsored by Toni Tropenwind.

Impressions from the temperate rainforest

The temperate rainforest on Porcher Island, which you are helping to protect through your donation, is a diverse ecosystem comprising a variety of habitats. Its trees, waterways, raised bogs and coastline provide a suitable habitat for a vast array of animals and plants.
Grey wolf with amber eyes standing on rocky beach, looking directly at camera.
A rare coastal wolf on patrol along the coast
Towering ancient tree with gnarled trunk shot from below, surrounded by green foliage in the forest.
Centuries-old primeval forest giants are the guardians of the forest’s history. Some of these trees grow to over 100 metres in height!
Rocky tidal zone with green seaweed and tide pools, forested coastline visible through mist in the distance
Evening atmosphere on Porcher Island beach
Red sundew plant covered in dewdrops with delicate tentacles, surrounded by grass and blurred background.
Nestled amongst soft layers of ancient peat moss grows the rare long-leaved sundew, whose droplets of nectar glisten in a rare ray of sunshine. In the silence of the bog, it lures flies into its trap with its sticky tentacles.
Sea otter standing upright on rocks covered with yellow seaweed in shallow coastal water.
In the sea, otters hunt for mussels and snails.
Lush forest floor with bright green ferns, moss-covered ground, fallen logs, and tall evergreen trees overhead.
The gnarled, ancient trees brave the harsh weather of the north coast. Sheltered by their dense foliage, otters can enjoy their seafood in peace, thereby enriching the forest floor with the minerals from the shellfish.

Why this is important

Worldwide, only 2.8 per cent of the Earth’s land surface is still made up of intact ecosystems. We want to work with you to save them whilst we still can! 

This is because intact forests fulfil vital functions and offer us many benefits: clean air, clear water, stable rainfall, a cool climate, habitats for biodiversity, space for adventure and recreation, and so much more.

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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 the long term. These acquisitions are funded by donations, which ensure the long-term protection of the areas and enable environmental education projects and research into carbon sequestration 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.

  • What obligations does sponsorship entail for me?

    There are no further obligations on your part. The donation is a one-off payment and enables us, as a foundation, to ensure the long-term protection of the area. The sponsorship is symbolic. The woodland remains the property of the foundation.