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Have you heard of Rewilding Britain?
They're launching a massive rewilding initiative to prevent biodiversity and habitat loss, and are hoping to rewild at least 300,000 acres of land.
They're already making incredible progress, too!
1/ https://theecologist.org/2020/jul/22/rewilding-network
They're launching a massive rewilding initiative to prevent biodiversity and habitat loss, and are hoping to rewild at least 300,000 acres of land.
They're already making incredible progress, too!
1/ https://theecologist.org/2020/jul/22/rewilding-network
Check out their website, and in particular the transparency of governance, fund utilization, progress made, and the experience of their board.
And they're an actual charity!
This isn't a pet project. It's the real deal and they're making waves!
2/ https://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/
And they're an actual charity!
This isn't a pet project. It's the real deal and they're making waves!
2/ https://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/
Curious about what rewilding is? Think about what humans do to land, then reverse that!
Letting natural biodiverse flora and fauna repopulate the land with encouragement.
Creating natural carbon sinks that help to combat the sixth mass extinction.
3/ https://rewilding.org/what-is-rewilding/
Letting natural biodiverse flora and fauna repopulate the land with encouragement.
Creating natural carbon sinks that help to combat the sixth mass extinction.
3/ https://rewilding.org/what-is-rewilding/
Important to note that rewilding is often not an easy chore — thus the underlying complexity and effort required should *never* be underestimated.
From soil quality, to which plants are best suited to the environment, and how to remediate pollution — experts are required.
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From soil quality, to which plants are best suited to the environment, and how to remediate pollution — experts are required.
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That's why I feel it important to be cognizant of the following when choosing where to donate or volunteer:
1) Board experience w/similar projects
2) Transparency of fund utilization
3) Charitable organizational structure w/ethical governance
Learn more about vetting.
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1) Board experience w/similar projects
2) Transparency of fund utilization
3) Charitable organizational structure w/ethical governance
Learn more about vetting.
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Here is ProPublica's guide on vetting nonprofits *before* you give. The first step? Make sure they're actually a nonprofit! :)
See more in the guide below.
6/6 https://www.propublica.org/article/how-to-vet-nonprofits-before-you-give
See more in the guide below.
6/6 https://www.propublica.org/article/how-to-vet-nonprofits-before-you-give
