Tourism in Europe can stimulate and support rewilding.

Click on each item in the list below to see how this can be achieved:

• Support local economies

  Support local economies by spending more time and money in fewer places facilitated by entrepreneurs based in rewilded areas.

• Learn about nature recovery

  Aim to provide learning about nature recovery, fostering a deeper appreciation for the environment.

• Promote meaningful interactions

  Promote local culture, cuisine, and traditions through meaningful interactions with residents.

• Promote quality over quantity

  Focus on quality over quantity, allowing smaller numbers of travellers to fully experience and appreciate their destinations.

• Reduce environmental impact

  Reduce environmental impact by minimising transportation and supporting sustainable travel practices.

• Enhance personal wellbeing

  Enhance personal wellbeing by providing a more relaxed, stress-free travel experience.

• Choose low-impact activities

  Involve activities with limited impact on the environment, such as hiking, bird and wildlife watching, and photography.

• Encourage extended stays

  Encourage people to stay for longer and engage more deeply in the place they visit.

• Provide authentic experiences

  Provide authentic experiences that resonate the local landscape and culture in a rewilding context.

• Build pride and identity

  Build pride and identity for local communities as they host visitors keen to explore their world.

• Unlock lesser-known areas

  Unlock lesser-known areas to a wide demographic of travellers.

• Positive impact

  Leave the destination in a better state than found.