How are the donations from the Wilderness Run used?

Every euro donated protects 1 square meter of rainforest forever. Specifically, this means that they refinance the purchase of primary rainforest areas in Peru or Canada and ensure their long-term protection, as well as enabling environmental education and research projects.

This is what is behind it:

• 38 Cent: Land purchase and purchase process

  In addition to the costs for the purchase of the land, this includes the costs for the notary and the land register entry as well as the property taxes.

  
  

• 19 Cent: Land acquisition preparation - find, research and document relevant conservation areas.

  In rapid assessments, we work with researchers to determine the area's biodiversity and CO₂ storage capacity. Aerial photographs taken by drones help us to document the areas.

  
  

• 18 cents: Long-term protection and research

  Through regular visits, local partnerships, and forest rangers on the ground, the ecological integrity of the areas is monitored and ensured. Environmental ambassadors and scientists visit the areas, conduct research together, and experience the forest they are protecting.

  
  

• 20 cents: Environmental education and communication

  This part goes directly into our projects such as wilderness runs and environmental education projects with schools, workshops, and into our web platform.

  
  

• 5 cents: Administrative costs

  Numerous donations in kind also enable us to keep costs for equipment and events low. For example, companies support our wilderness runs and other activities with water, food, tables, transportation rentals, public transportation tickets, and communication. We also often receive donations of equipment, clothing and food for our expeditions.

The figures are calculated based on actual expenditure since the foundation in 2008.