30 percent protected nature
Biodiversity is fundamental for nature’s ecosystems. Therefore, we are exploring how we may contribute toward securing protection of 30 percent of the nature in the Danish landscape. This will ensure a viable and diverse nature - now and in the future.
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The nature must have peace
Today, realistically, only 1.6 percent of Denmark’s nature is protected.
At the same time, over 2,500 species are in danger of disappearing – many of them because their habitats are becoming too restricted, too monotone, too human-controlled. We strive to change that.
Caroline-Marie Vandt Madsen
Director of Svanninge Bjerge
We believe that a showcase such as Svanninge Bjerge may spread renewed hope and mobilise efforts to create space for more protected nature.
In Svanninge Bjerge, we have 20 years of experience in creating a more robust nature. We have restored wetlands, converted wild forests, and introduced large herbivores.
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But – our efforts are not enough. Robust nature requires space and lasting concord and must be assembled into large cohesive nature preserves. And when a region is protected, nature has the opportunity to grow over many decades.
Therefore, we are now exploring options for protecting 30 percent of Denmark’s nature.
Nature in the future
When we push for change, we do it together with others.
In a future in which we have 30 percent protected nature, decisionmakers will have selected natural areas in which there are already threatened species. And biodiversity will be a pervasive focus in Danish legislation, economic decisions, and issues of environmental policy.
Therefore, we want to gather politicians, foundations, civil society, businesses, artists, landowners, and young people around a common direction for more protected nature in Denmark.
We believe that a new understanding of and relationship with nature can be the driving force behind the change that needs to take place.
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Nature does something to us
Beneath the treetops, we can see that nature moves something in us human beings. Peace descends, and new perspectives blossom.
A rich and robust nature also has potential for change in social work.
We are working for more permanently-protected nature in Denmark. For nature’s sake. And for all those who need a place to find a foothold again.
Do you need more information?
If you want to know more, you are welcome to contact Caroline-Marie Vandt Madsen or Emilie Refsgaard.
Caroline-Marie Vandt Madsen
Director of Svanninge Bjerge and the Nature for a Good Life-laboratory
Emilie Refsgaard
Head of public affairs and communication - nature