If you are a fan of Isabella Tree and would love to follow suit in creating a successful rewilding business do have a look at Rewilding Apennines’ dynamic October seminar on the rewilding economy. It takes place between 1st-4th of October 2020, and is set in the stunning mountain town of Pettorano sul Gizio (AQ), home of the first Abruzzo Bear Smart Community that was created in 2015 and 45% of the profits from this dynamic learning experience will be re-invested in the conservation of Abruzzo’s endangered Marsican Bears.
Nature Based Economies
The goal is to raise awareness of rewilding practices as an alternative to the current mainstream economic philosophy and to inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs.
A New & Inspiring Opportunity to Grow a Nature-Based Business
All participants will be involved in an interactive 4-days programme with talks, presentations, interviews, nature-based activities and workshops. You will learn about mixed farming practices, sustainable architecture and eco-design, environmental philosophy, ethnobotany, responsible tourism and of course learn what rewilding means in shaping the Central Apennines economy.
Why a Rewilding Economy?
- Rewilding allows our eco-systems chance to recover and resilient to impacts of climate change
- Rewilding restores keystone species & accelerates their beneficial impact on the food chain
- Rewilding harnesses nature as an ally in solving modern socio-economic issues
- Rewilding revitalises rural and urban communities allowing a fair living from nature based enterprises
- Rewilding promotes health and well-being and builds a shared sense of humanity and pride
- Rewilding reduces costs by allowing nature to self-regulate sustainably
Who is the Seminar Aimed at
Local entrepreneurs (who can understand Italian) and are either willing to invest in a rewilding project in Abruzzo or who already run local business (in the field of food/farming/hospitality/
Price
€230 for 4 days that includes breakfast and lunch.
How to Register
If you would like to participate please email Valerio Reale, the Enterprise Officer of Rewilding Apennines: who speaks English and Italian – valerio.reale@rewilding-apennines.com.
Read More
One the Rewilding Europe website – https://rewildingeurope.com/rewilding-economy-seminar/
The Location
Author: Sam Dunham
Sam is a freelance SEO content creator and IGCSE Geography and English teacher in Rome. She also runs the Life In Abruzzo Cultural Association, sharing stories and insights about this captivating region. Alongside raising a teenager, Sam hosts guests at her family’s traditional home, the Little House of the Firefly in Abruzzo, offering a warm welcome and insider tips on local culture, food, and hidden gems.
