Community Kickstart Projects in Europe

Exodus have partnered with Rewilding Apennines to rewild habitats in this region and connect the surrounding National Parks to allow safe passage of wildlife, including the endangered Marsican brown bears.

We’re continuing in our commitment to rewild 100 square metres per passenger. In November 2023, The Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation were pleased to fund 6 students and 2 guest speakers to attend a rewilding seminar in Italy, delivered by Rewilding Apennines. The event took place in a ‘Bear Smart Community’, Gioia dei Marsi, over three days to discuss important topics such as coexistence between communities and their wildlife. It was a great success and we’re looking forward to hearing how the students will be putting their newfound knowledge into practice. 

In 2017, a fire storm caused widespread forest fires through Portugal. These devastating fires destroyed over 80% of the Pinhal de Leiria forest, an 800-year old pine forest that many recognise as a local landmark. Due to the amount of damage from the fires, sadly only 1 out of every 10 trees planted is able to grow in the current conditions. Together with our local operator we aim to restore and reforest 11 hectares of forest in 2024.