Wilderness Visionaries
Committed people make it happen — the power of a single person is almost always the spark that ignites real and lasting change. The WILD Foundation honors and celebrates those leaders, both contemporary and historic, who have dedicated their lives to the protection of wild nature.
‘Wilderness Visionaries,’ a multi-media communications initiative, pays tribute to these leaders and will launch at WILD9, the 9th World Wilderness Congress (6-13 November 2009, Merida, Mexico). This initial, professional exhibition produced in partnership with Noel and Belinda Ashton of The Nature Connection (South Africa) will showcase many “Wilderness Visionaries” in the WILD9ExPo, for delegates to both enjoy and consider.
This exhibit is as inspirational as it is informative. ‘Wilderness Visionaries’ honors individuals who, understanding the urgency of protecting the remaining wilderness areas for the benefit of all life, provide an example and reminder of our important role as custodians of wild nature.
‘Wilderness Visionaries’ is just starting. Much more than simply honoring what has been, it is meant to promote current and future leadership for wilderness protection. We encourage your input to this ongoing initiative. Please use the nomination form to let us know about a person whom you regard as an inspirational and effective leader in wilderness conservation. You can submit this via email, or send to The WILD Foundation. We will also be accepting nominations at WILD9 in November.
Wilderness Visionaries to be featured at WILD9:
Historical Visionaries:
Laurens van der Post
John Muir
Aldo Leopold
Howard Zahniser
Arne Naess
J.B. Harkin
Bob Marshall
Yayas
Contemporary Visionaries:
Ian Player (South Africa)
Andrew Muir (South Africa)
Jo Roberts (UK)
Alex Marr and Virginia Young (Australia)
Harvey Locke (Canada)
Oscar Moctezuma (Mexico)
Ernesto Enkerlin (Mexico)
Ed Wayburn (USA)
Franco Zunino (Italy)
Vance G. Martin (USA)
Wangari Maathai (Kenya)
Bittu Sahgal (India)
Peter Dombrovkis (Tasmania)
Barbara Zimmerman & the Kayapo (Brazil)
Patricio Robles Gil (Mexico)
Igor Sphilenok (Russia)