The main goal of the Rewilding Velebit project is to preserve the wilderness on Velebit and provide new employment and business opportunities for the local population. From over 20 different nominated areas from all over Europe, Velebit was selected in the first five pilot areas for a new approach to wildlife restoration.

We want to make Europe a wilder place, with more space for wild nature, wildlife and natural processes. In bringing back the variety of life, we will continue to explore new ways for people to enjoy and earn a fair living from the wild.

This project is stewarded by organisations that are members of the Global Rewilding Alliance. Members sign on to the Global Charter for Rewilding the Earth: Advancing nature-based solutions to the extinction and climate crises, outlining 12 guiding “Principles for Rewilding”.