Mission

„Wild Poland. Natural heritage of Europe" is a project that aims to present beauty and diversity of wild Polish nature and arouse interest in its conservation.

Wilderness is normally associated with tropical rainforests, vast savannas and the animal world of Africa, Asia or the Americas. Few of us know that exceptionally rich and interesting natural sites have also been preserved in Europe. Pristine forests, rivers following their natural course, remote wetlands or rare animal and plant species are usually less well-known than historical buildings or works of art, though their real value is greater.

A rundown castle can be renovated, an art object can be perfectly copied; however, extinct animals and plants cannot be brought back to life. Wolves, lynx or bears, just as the last natural forests and rivers, should be accorded proper attention and protection by all the inhabitants of our continent. Wild nature existed all throughout Europe long before Man arrived on the continent. For thousands of years, animals and plants co-existed on this land. They were born and died in the constant cycle of the seasons, and continuously adapted to the ever-changing environment.

Now they are relics of this golden age, surviving only in isolated places which are, as yet, untouched by civilization. Many of these unique natural treasures have been preserved in Poland and its neighbouring countries in Central and Eastern Europe. Wild nature is one of the most valuable resources which Poland has contributed acceding to the European Union. At present Polish nature is also the heritage of all Europe.

Polish nature in cities of all Europe!
„Wild Poland. Natural heritage of Europe" is the international project whose main element is an exhibition of large format nature photography. As of 2010, we wish to present our exhibition in large cities of Continental Europe. If this project appeals to you, please help us organise the next editions. We invite companies, organisations, institutions and all interested individuals to cooperate with us.

The Wild Poland Foundation Board
info@wildpoland.org