Nature Conservation
The UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries on earth; 41% of our wildlife species have shown significant declines between 1970 and 2013. Even our supposedly best protected areas - our national parks and nature reserves - have witnessed a similar deterioration. In order to reverse these declines and revitalize our landscapes, it is clear we need fresh ideas and more radical approaches to create positive and lasting change.
This is why we have partnered with Action for Conservation and 20 young activists at Penpont. The ‘Penpont Project’ is the first intergenerational project of its kind, where the young people are working closely with ecologists, farmers and community members to steer and enact a nature recovery plan at Penpont.
Wales was one of the first nations to adopt a ‘Future Generations Act’- an innovative piece of legislation that aims for long-lasting, positive change to both current and future generations. The Penpont Project is a living embodiment of this act.
“The wild is not about pristine landscapes. Instead, it's about landscapes that are rich and diverse enough to be interesting for everybody, human and non-human alike. When an ecosystem is fully functioning, all the members are present at the assembly. To speak of wilderness is to speak of wholeness.”
— Gary Snyder
