A new partnership between CampWild and Rewilding Britain is aiming to connect outdoor enthusiasts and wild campers with some of the most ecologically rich and biodiverse landscapes in the United Kingdom.
The collaboration will give campers and nature lovers access to nearly 200 rewilding sites that are otherwise or were previously private, including ‘places where nature is thriving, rare species are being reintroduced and ecosystems are being restored’.
Tom Backhouse, the co-founder of CampWild, said: “Rewilding Britain is doing extraordinary work to help restore nature. For the first time, people will be able to experience these spaces up close – camping in places where biodiversity is returning, species are being reintroduced and landscapes are healing. The more people connect with nature, the more they value and protect it.”
The initiative, say the organisers, will offer people the chance to immerse themselves for 24 hours in major rewilding sites across the UK. Joining the CampWild platform, members are provided with tools, resources and a support framework, enabling more countryside lovers to experience the benefits and thrill of wild camping.
With each booking to a ReWild Space, members will receive an information sheet that details the wildlife to look out for and also lists micro-conservation activities to engage in, from hand de-weeding recently planted trees to helping to remove invasive species.
As part of the new initiative, £1 from every CampWild membership will be donated to Rewilding Britain, directly funding the growth of the rewilding movement across Britain. The partnership will also see CampWild working within Rewilding Britain’s network to establish Wild Spaces in areas that, until now, have been inaccessible for overnight stays.
Wild camping is currently prohibited across England (apart from some areas in Dartmoor National Park), Wales and Northern Ireland without the landowners’ prior permission. As part of Scotland's access legislation, however, you are permitted to wild camp on the majority of unenclosed land in Scotland.
For more information on CampWild and the Pioneering Conservation & Adventure Partnership with Rewilding Britain go to the CampWild website.
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