Wilderness Foundation

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The Wilderness Foundation UK "was established in 1974 by Sir Laurens van der Post, writer, explorer and philosopher, and Dr. Ian Player DMS, international conservationist renowned for saving the white rhino and founder of the World Wilderness Congress movement.

"We work closely with our sister organisations The Wilderness Foundation in South Africa, The WILD Foundation in the USA and other groups in Europe and Asia . Together we share a common belief in the irreplaceable value of wilderness, which contains the wonders of pristine nature, and enables us to return to our origins and draw a deep sense of belonging and inspiration...

"Explorers and writers, such as the Foundation’s founder Sir Laurens van der Post and its patron, Sir Wilfrid Thesiger, often wrote of the ancient link between humanity and nature, and how within our fast moving cultures of today, much of this link has been forgotten.

"We believe that by visiting the unspoiled places where nature has been allowed to exist since time began, this connection is rekindled.

"The Wilderness Foundation UK continues to evolve and grow and 21st November 2007 marks our transition to becoming a Company Limited by Guarantee. Our Company Registration No. is 06003527. We retain our charitable status and have a new Registered Charity No. 1118493." [1]

Patrons

Accessed January 2009: [2]

We are honoured to include among our Patrons:

Our past Patrons include: The Late

Trustees

Accessed December 2011: [3]

Trustees Accessed January 2009: [4]

Advisory Panel

Accessed December 2011: [5]

Advisory Panel Accessed January 2009: [6]

  • The Lady Norrie
  • Pam Savage
  • Cameron McNeish
  • Ben Gernon
  • Robbie Nicholl
  • Jules Pretty
  • Rob Collister

Contact

Web: http://www.wildernessfoundation.org.uk

Resources and articles

Related Sourcewatch articles

References

  1. About, Wilderness Foundation, accessed January 15, 2009.
  2. Patrons, Wilderness Foundation, accessed January 15, 2009.
  3. Board, Wilderness Foundation, accessed December 14, 2011.
  4. Trustees, Wilderness Foundation, accessed January 15, 2009.
  5. Advisory Panel, Wilderness Foundation, accessed December 14, 2011.
  6. Advisory Panel, Wilderness Foundation, accessed January 15, 2009.