Stiftung Naturlandschaften Brandenburg

What Stiftung Naturlandschaften Brandenburg does

Stiftung Naturlandschaften Brandenburg (operating as Die Wildnisstiftung) is a German charitable foundation (Stiftung) established in 2000 and headquartered in Potsdam. It acquires and permanently protects former military training grounds in the state of Brandenburg, stewarding 15,150 hectares across four wilderness areas — Jüterbog (~7,140–7,150 ha), Heidehof (~4,180 ha), Lieberose (~3,150 ha), and Tangersdorf (~670 ha) — that have reverted to natural forest, heathland, dune, moor, and lake ecosystems. These legally protected nature reserves (Naturschutzgebiete) provide habitat for rare species including wildcat, wolf, and sea eagle, and contribute to climate protection via carbon storage in living soils.

The foundation operates a portfolio of visitor, education, and research programs built around these four sites. Visitor-facing offerings include curated hiking networks such as the Wildnispfad and Sternenpfad in Lieberose, self-guided access points, and expert-led guided excursions. Thematic projects address specific conservation challenges: KlimaWildnis extends the model by partnering with private landowners to create new connected wilderness; PYROPHOB is an eight-institution research collaboration on climate-resilient forests; Wildnis? Aber sicher! implements forest-fire protection systems; and Naturwelt Lieberose anchors the foundation's regional development work. Education and knowledge services include Umweltbildung (environmental education), the Wildnis-Wiki knowledge resource, and Forschung & Monitoring (research and ecological monitoring). The Wildnis im Dialog conference series, organized on behalf of the Bundesamt für Naturschutz since 2018, positions the foundation as a convening body for Germany's wilderness-protection sector.

The foundation is a nonprofit (gemeinnützig) with no commercial product line. Revenue is generated through individual donations, corporate partnerships (Unternehmenskooperationen), bequest/legacy donations (Erbschaftsspende), state grants (Zustiftung), and volunteer labor via the Wildnisbotschafter*in ambassador program and Freiwilligendienst. The organization has 1–10 employees and does not publicly disclose revenue. Distribution is regional within Brandenburg, with brand presence via the wildnisstiftung.de website, newsletter, WhatsApp channel, and earned media.

Name

Stiftung Naturlandschaften Brandenburg

Legal name

Stiftung Naturlandschaften Brandenburg

Website

https://stiftung-nlb.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stiftung Naturlandschaften Brandenburg is a German charitable foundation that permanently protects 15,150 hectares of wilderness across four former military training grounds in Brandenburg, funding its conservation, public access, and education programs through donations, corporate partnerships, and bequests.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Wilderness Conservation Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

akta.pro primary industry

Land Trusts & Protected Areas (BPAGAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

Keywords

• Wilderness conservation
• Nature protection services
• Environmental education programs
• Biodiversity conservation
• Wildlife habitat preservation

Headquarters

HQ city

Potsdam

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The foundation operates as a charitable non-profit organization (gemeinnützig) that accepts tax-deductible donations from individuals to support wilderness conservation efforts.
2. Corporate Partnerships: The foundation receives support through corporate donations and sponsorships, including dedicated corporate partnership programs for companies wanting to support wilderness conservation.
3. Inheritance/Bequest Donations: The foundation accepts inheritance donations (Erbschaftsspende), allowing individuals to include the foundation in their estate planning.

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Core offering

Stiftung Naturlandschaften Brandenburg is a German charitable foundation that acquires, owns, and permanently protects four former military training grounds in Brandenburg (Jüterbog, Heidehof, Lieberose, Tangersdorf) totaling 15,150 hectares as wilderness areas where nature can develop freely. The foundation enables public access to these areas through hiking trails, guided excursions, and educational programs, while running conservation projects on climate protection, wildfire prevention, and biodiversity. Revenue is generated through donations, corporate sponsorships, and bequests rather than commercial sales.

Product overview

Stiftung Naturlandschaften Brandenburg (Die Wildnisstiftung) is a charitable foundation that operates a portfolio of interconnected nature conservation products and services. The core offering consists of four protected wilderness areas totaling 15,150 hectares on former military training grounds (Jüterbog, Heidehof, Lieberose, and Tangersdorf), which serve as the foundation's primary conservation assets. Supporting the wilderness experience are trail products including Wildnispfad and Sternenpfad, which enable visitors to explore these areas through curated hiking routes with interpretive stations. The organization runs multiple thematic projects (KlimaWildnis, PYROPHOB, Wildnis? Aber sicher!, Naturwelt) that address specific conservation challenges like climate protection, fire prevention, and regional development. Education services encompass Umweltbildung (environmental education), Wildnis-Wiki, and Forschung & Monitoring (research and monitoring). The Wildnis im Dialog conference series facilitates professional networking in wilderness protection. Guided excursions and events provide direct public engagement. All offerings are unified by the foundation's mission to protect wilderness areas and enable free natural development while making these landscapes accessible and understandable to the public.

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Products and services

• Wildnisgebiete (Wilderness Areas) Protected wilderness areas spanning four former military training grounds in Brandenburg totaling 15,150 hectares, encompassing diverse habitats including sand dunes, heathlands, natural forests, lakes, and moors. Open to the public via designated hiking trails.
• Wildnispfad A network of hiking trails and experiential paths within the Lieberose wilderness area, offering diverse tours past lakes, moors, sand areas, pine forests, and beech woods where nature follows its own course.
• Sternenpfad An experiential trail in the Lieberose wilderness area featuring information and experience stations about the value of darkness, nocturnal wildlife behavior, and the significance of celestial bodies for orientation.
• KlimaWildnis A project creating new wilderness areas together with landowners, connecting habitats, and strengthening natural climate protection directly in Brandenburg.
• Wildnis im Dialog A conference series organized since 2018 on behalf of the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation, fundamental for establishing wilderness protection in Germany through professionalization and networking.
• PYROPHOB A research project involving eight institutions investigating how forests can prepare for fires and climate change, focused on developing the forest of tomorrow.
• Wildnis? Aber sicher! A project implementing coordinated forest fire protection concepts to prevent fire spread to surrounding areas and provide safety systems in case of fire events, addressing increased forest fire risk from climate change-induced dry summers.
• Naturwelt Lieberose A significant nature conservation and regional development project aimed at making wilderness on the former Lieberose military training ground experienceable and anchoring wilderness ideology in the region.
• Umweltbildung (Environmental Education Programs) Educational programs and learning opportunities helping people understand wilderness, nature conservation, and environmental topics through various formats, delivered to schools, groups, and individuals.
• Forschung & Monitoring (Research and Monitoring) Scientific research and monitoring activities conducted in the wilderness areas to study natural processes and biodiversity.
• Geführte Exkursionen (Guided Excursions) Guided tours and expeditions on topics such as forest, wolf, and wilderness, led by wilderness experts offering special insights combined with expert knowledge.
• Unternehmenskooperationen (Corporate Partnerships) Dedicated corporate donation and partnership program for companies wanting to support wilderness conservation through corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Erbschaftsspende (Bequest Donations) Program allowing individuals to include the foundation in their estate planning through inheritance/bequest donations (Erbschaftsspende).

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,150 hectares of wilderness permanently protected
• +2 more outcomes

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bundesamt für Naturschutz (BfN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Wildnisstiftung organizes the 'Wildnis im Dialog' conference series on behalf of the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (Bundesamt für Naturschutz). This conference series, running since 2018, is fundamental for establishing wilderness protection in Germany through professionalization and networking.
• Initiative Wildnis in DeutschlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe foundation participates in the Initiative Wildnis in Deutschland, a network of 20 conservation organizations working together to promote wilderness protection. The initiative provides a comprehensive area map and information about wilderness areas across Germany.
• Nationale Naturlandschaften (National Natural Landscapes)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with the National Natural Landscapes association representing German national parks and biosphere reserves, which includes wilderness core zones.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Heinz Sielmann Stiftung: Private German conservation foundation managing large natural areas (including the Sielmanns Naturlandschaft) for biodiversity protection. Directly comparable as a Stiftung holding protected land, running environmental education, and operating with a small team focused on wilderness and species conservation.
• Deutsche Wildtier Stiftung: Germany's largest nature foundation dedicated to native wildlife and their habitats, managing land and running education programmes. Directly comparable operating model as a private Stiftung with land holdings, donation revenue, and species-focused conservation in Germany.
• Michael Succow Stiftung: German foundation dedicated to nature conservation, biosphere reserves, and environmental education in the post-Soviet landscape. Comparable as a Stiftung working on wilderness protection, protected area management, and capacity-building with national partners.
• NABU Stiftung Nationales Naturerbe: Conservation foundation associated with Germany's largest nature organization (NABU), actively acquiring and managing nature areas (40,000+ hectares). Comparable mandate in protected land acquisition, donation-based funding, and member-supported conservation work.
• BUND Stiftung: Foundation arm of BUND (Friends of the Earth Germany) focused on acquiring and protecting ecologically valuable land. Comparable as a donation-funded foundation dedicated to permanent land protection and biodiversity conservation in Germany.

Others

• Initiative Wildnis in Deutschland: Network of 20 German conservation organizations coordinating wilderness protection, in which the foundation is a member. Comparable as a convening body for wilderness advocacy, mapping, and policy engagement, though not a competitor and rather a partner ecosystem.

Regional players

• Stiftung Natur und Umwelt (Rheinland-Pfalz): Regional conservation foundation in Rhineland-Palatinate supporting biodiversity projects, protected area management, and environmental education. Comparable governance structure as a state-level Stiftung but operating in a different German region without Brandenburg's scale of military wilderness.
• Landesforstanstalt Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: State forestry agency managing large areas of forest and protected landscape in a neighboring German state. Comparable in managing large tracts of land with biodiversity and public access objectives, though as a state agency rather than a private foundation.

Broad incumbents

• WWF Deutschland: Large international conservation organization with a significant German operation focused on habitat protection, species conservation, and environmental education. Comparable mission but at much greater scale, with broader geographic scope and a wider portfolio across climate, oceans, and wildlife.

Emerging players

• Schutzgemeinschaft Deutscher Wald: German forest protection association managing forest areas and running environmental education. Comparable in forest conservation mission and educational outreach, though focused on managed forests rather than primary wilderness.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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