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BENEFITS of WILDLAND
Cultural and spiritual:
Looking at beautiful views, visiting historic landscapes, walking in
remote country, observing wild animals, all have a profound effect on our
well-being. There is a healing effect, where people connect with the land
and wildlife, and find a profound sense of identity.
Educational and social:
The experience of wild areas and of adventure activities are important
aspects of education and leisure, especially for young people, bringing a
sense of challenge and achievement.
Environmental services:
Wild areas, where drainage and grazing pressure is reduced, are effective
at storing and releasing clean water and regulating flow downstream. Soils
and vegetation are major stores of carbon.
Economic:
Wild animals and plants provide food. Visitor income can be derived from
ventures based on reintroduced species and outdoor leisure activities.
Areas can be branded for their charismatic wildlife.
Many local projects and initiatives throughout
Britain have taken on wild land values. As experience and enthusiasm for
wild land grows, we recognise that there are more and more areas that have
the capability to become wilder. The Wildland Network will explore the
potential for these major new areas of wildland, supporting the efforts
needed to bring them in to being.
LATEST
Wild, free and coming back? the return of key species to Scotland, 16-17 September 2008 Findhorn (with field visits on 18-20 September) - see Events
Towards joined up policy on wild land and connected landscapes, May/June 2008 venue tba - see Events

Last updated 23rd September 2007 |