Fundación Española de Renaturalización - Rewilding Spain

What Fundación Española de Renaturalización - Rewilding Spain does

Fundación Española de Renaturalización (Rewilding Spain) is a non-profit foundation established in March 2020 and headquartered in Madrid, dedicated to driving landscape-scale rewilding across Spain. Its flagship initiative is the Iberian Highlands rewilding landscape, launched in October 2022 in partnership with Rewilding Europe, covering 850,000 hectares across the provinces of Guadalajara, Cuenca, and Teruel. The foundation operates through three core program areas: (1) species reintroduction and natural grazing management, including free-roaming herds of Przewalski's horses, tauros cattle, Serrano horses, and European bison across 1,485+ hectares, plus cinereous vulture reintroduction with GPS tracking; (2) ecological monitoring using camera trap networks, GPS telemetry, and remote sensing to assess ecosystem recovery; and (3) rural socio-economic development via a network of six local ecotourism companies, Rewilding Europe Capital loans to nature-based enterprises (e.g., Némétona, La Maleza Wildlife Park), and direct engagement with municipalities and landowners on stewardship agreements such as 30-year carbon sequestration contracts.

The foundation's revenue model is diversified across philanthropic streams: individual donations and legacies, corporate ESG partnerships, institutional grants (Endangered Landscapes Programme, Cartier for Nature coordinated through Rewilding Europe), pro bono professional services, and Rewilding Europe Capital loan intermediation. Volunteer programmes (400 EUR/month contribution, minimum one-month commitment) provide field capacity. The primary customer segments are rural communities in depopulated areas of the Iberian Highlands, nature-based entrepreneurs, municipalities, landowners, corporate ESG partners, and individual donors. Distribution is achieved through direct stakeholder engagement, six regional ecotourism partner companies, Rewilding Europe Travel, and participation in regional events including Naturtajo, FIO, and Delta Birding Festival. The foundation operates within a 20-year vision and is governed by a Board of Trustees chaired by Odile Rodríguez de la Fuente, with Carlos M. Duarte (Japan Prize 2025 laureate) among the trustees.

Name

Fundación Española de Renaturalización - Rewilding Spain

Legal name

Fundación Española de Renaturalización

Website

https://rewilding-spain.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Non-profit foundation driving landscape-scale rewilding across 850,000 hectares in Spain's Iberian Highlands through species reintroduction, natural grazing, and rural enterprise development, serving rural communities, municipalities, and ecotourism businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Conservation and Ecological Restoration Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (1153), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Forestry (800)

akta.pro primary industry

Forestry & Reforestation (BPAGAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ecosystem Restoration & Rewilding Services (AFAMAMAE), Regeneration & Reforestation Operations (Site Prep, Planting, Seeding) (AFAMAAAC), Guided Wildlife Safaris & Game Drives (Sanctuary/Reserve-Based) (THAAAFAF)

Keywords

• Ecological restoration services
• Wildlife conservation
• Species reintroduction
• Natural grazing management
• Rewilding programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual donations and legacies: The foundation accepts donations from individuals, including testamentary legacies (testamento solidario), with options for open, semi-open, or directed giving to specific projects such as large herbivore reintroductions, forest management, ecosystem restoration, or education.
2. Corporate partnerships and ESG contributions: Companies of any size can partner with Rewilding Spain to support renaturalisation efforts, facilitating ESG agenda compliance, stakeholder engagement, and brand messaging around planetary commitment. Funding can be directed to general foundation purposes or specific projects.
3. Grants and institutional funding: Funded by major philanthropic and conservation programmes including the Endangered Landscapes Programme and Cartier for Nature, coordinated through Rewilding Europe, for landscape-scale rewilding actions.
4. Pro bono professional services: Technical support from professionals contributing probono services in consulting, project management, communications, graphic design, translation, and equipment for rewilding activities.
5. Rewilding Europe Capital loans: Rewilding Europe Capital (REC) provides loan financing to nature-based enterprises in the Iberian Highlands, such as La Maleza Wildlife Park and Nemétona, to support ecotourism and sustainable bio-construction businesses aligned with rewilding goals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Fundación Española de Renaturalización (Rewilding Spain) is a non-profit foundation that drives landscape-scale ecological restoration and species reintroduction across Spain, principally through the Iberian Highlands initiative covering 850,000 hectares. Its work combines wildlife reintroduction (Przewalski's horses, tauros, Serrano horses, European bison, cinereous vultures), natural grazing management for wildfire prevention and forest regeneration, and socio-economic development support for rural communities and nature-based enterprises.

Product overview

Rewilding Spain (Fundación Española de Renaturalización) is a nonprofit foundation established on March 10, 2020, dedicated to promoting the recovery of nature and wildlife in Spain through rewilding — an innovative approach to ecological restoration. The organization does not offer commercial technology products; its work consists of rewilding programs, species reintroduction initiatives, natural grazing with large herbivores (Serrano horses, Przewalski's horses, tauros cattle, European bison), volunteer and internship programs, professional training courses, ecotourism support, and publications including scientific books, brochures, and practical guides. The flagship initiative is the Iberian Highlands rewilding landscape spanning 850,000 hectares across Guadalajara, Cuenca, and Teruel provinces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Iberian Highlands Rewilding Initiative Landscape-scale rewilding initiative covering 850,000 hectares across the provinces of Guadalajara, Cuenca, and Teruel. Combines ecosystem restoration, species reintroductions, natural grazing programmes, wildfire prevention, and socio-economic development for rural communities under a 20-year vision.
• Large Herbivore Reintroduction Programme Reintroduction and managed grazing programmes for Przewalski's horses (first free-roaming herd in Western Europe, 16 specimens in Villanueva de Alcorón), tauros cattle (Frías de Albarracín), Serrano horses (Mazarete, 1,485 hectares), Pottoka horses, and European bison across the Iberian Highlands.
• Cinereous Vulture Reintroduction Programme Reintroduction of the cinereous vulture (black vulture) in the Alto Tajo and Serranía de Cuenca regions, with reintroduced specimens equipped with GPS transmitters for real-time movement monitoring.
• Volunteer Programme Hands-on rewilding volunteer programme running February to November, including wildlife monitoring, infrastructure management, and local engagement. Minimum one-month commitment; volunteers cover accommodation costs of 400 EUR per month and receive a certificate upon completion.
• Individual Donation Programme Donation programme for individuals with options for open, semi-open, or directed giving to specific projects such as large herbivore reintroductions, forest management, ecosystem restoration, or education. Includes testamentary legacy (testamento solidario) arrangements.
• Corporate ESG Partnership Programme Partnerships enabling companies of any size to support renaturalisation in Spain, facilitating ESG agenda compliance, stakeholder engagement, and brand messaging. Funding can be directed to general foundation purposes or specific projects.
• Land Stewardship and Old-Growth Forest Preservation Programme Agreements with municipalities and landowners to preserve old-growth forests and enable natural grazing on estates. Example: Vega del Codorno agreement providing 30 years of income through future carbon sequestration rights trading.
• Nature-based Enterprise Support and Training Business plan creation, nature-based business support, ecotourism training, and professional training courses (ornithology, nature photography) for local entrepreneurs and tourism professionals in the Iberian Highlands.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15 jobs created and 200,000+ euros allocated to local businesses within 1.5 years of the Iberian Highlands initiative launch
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Rewilding EuropeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRewilding Spain is a founding member of the Rewilding Europe family and the Spanish partner of Rewilding Europe. Rewilding Europe provides global programme management, funding coordination (Endangered Landscapes Programme, Cartier for Nature), access to the European Rewilding Network (60+ initiatives in 27 countries, 5M+ hectares), Rewilding Europe Capital, and Rewilding Europe Travel. Rewilding Europe is responsible for global management of the Iberian Highlands initiative while Rewilding Spain executes actions on the ground.
• Terra Naturalis associationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTerra Naturalis is a partner organisation responsible for wildlife reintroduction work within the Iberian Highlands initiative, including the cinereous vulture reintroduction programme in the Alto Tajo and Serranía de Cuenca regions.
• Micorriza associationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMicorriza association partners with Rewilding Spain for the implementation of natural grazing programmes and the development of educational programmes in the Iberian Highlands landscape.
• The Lifescape ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration between The Lifescape Project, Rewilding Europe, and Rewilding Spain on legal frameworks for wild herbivores (horses and Tauros) in rewilding areas, exploring opportunities and challenges under existing European law.
• La Maleza Wildlife ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa Maleza Wildlife Park, located in Tramacastilla (Teruel), is the first Spanish nature-based company to receive Rewilding Europe Capital funding. It partners with Rewilding Spain to host tauros and Pottoka horses herds and offers rewilding safaris as part of the Sierra de Albarracín rewilding initiative.
• Rewilding Europe TravelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRewilding Europe Travel is a UK-based travel company incubated by Rewilding Europe that offers immersive nature tourism experiences in European rewilding landscapes, including the Iberian Highlands, targeting #NaturePositive travellers.
• Castilla-La Mancha regional government (Junta de Comunidades de Castilla-La Mancha)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe regional government of Castilla-La Mancha collaborates on the cinereous vulture reintroduction programme, supports the Naturtajo fair, and partners on sustainable development initiatives in the Molina-Alto Tajo region.
• NemétonaminorOthersCuenca-based company producing technical structural timber solutions for bio-construction using native black pine. Received a 100,000-euro loan from Rewilding Europe Capital to promote sustainable forest management and bio-construction in the Iberian Highlands.
• La Serrana / La Balluca breweryminorOthersCraft beer partnership between Rewilding Spain and La Balluca brewery to create 'La Serrana' beer, promoting natural grazing by Serrano horses in the Alto Tajo region and local produce.
• AECOMATS (local ecotourism businesses organisation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of local ecotourism businesses in the Iberian Highlands that co-organises the Naturtajo fair with Rewilding Spain, promoting nature-based tourism and local business development.
• Effective Conservation Training Initiative / Frankfurt Zoological Society / Fundación Oceanogràfic ValènciaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganisers of the Effective Conservation in Action event (May 6-8), a three-day public event bringing together conservationists from around the world. Rewilding Spain and Rewilding Europe are collaborators, with Frans Schepers (Rewilding Europe CEO) as keynote speaker.
• Bronchales Experience, Cosmoguada, El Observario, En Alto Tajo, Sentir el Alto TajocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSix local ecotourism companies serve as the primary channel for delivering guided wildlife watching and nature tourism experiences in the Iberian Highlands rewilding landscape, including visits to Przewalski's horses, Serrano horses, tauros, and bison herds.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights12 records

Broad incumbents

• Conservation International: Global conservation NGO with landscape-scale programmes and a funding/institutional model highly comparable to Rewilding Spain's Endangered Landscapes and Cartier-funded approach.
• African Parks: Large conservation NGO managing protected areas across Africa with long-term partnership agreements. Comparable in that several Rewilding Spain staff (e.g., Pablo Schapira, Marina Mònico) cut their teeth there; similar reintroduction and ecological monitoring ethos.
• Rewilding Europe: Founder/parent network of Rewilding Spain, coordinating 60+ rewilding initiatives across 27 countries and 5M+ hectares. Directly comparable as a larger umbrella rewilding organisation operating across multiple European landscapes.
• SEO/BirdLife: Spain's largest bird and biodiversity conservation NGO. Comparable nonprofit structure, Spanish operating geography, and overlap on vulture reintroduction and ornithology tourism aspects of Rewilding Spain's work.
• WWF Spain: Major international conservation NGO with Spanish operations. Overlaps on corporate ESG partnerships, forest restoration, and large-scale conservation funding; Odile Rodríguez de la Fuente has previously served on its board.

Direct peers

• Fundación Global Nature: Spanish environmental foundation working on habitat restoration, sustainable agriculture, and rural development. Comparable nonprofit model, Spanish geography, and focus on ecosystem restoration with socio-economic outcomes.
• Rewilding Ukraine: Ukrainian counterpart within the Rewilding Europe network, focused on wetland restoration and large herbivore reintroduction. Same rewilding playbook, similarly small team, same network distribution advantage.
• Rewilding Britain: UK rewilding charity promoting ecosystem recovery and species reintroduction across Britain. Same rewilding philosophy, mixed funding model (donations, corporate partnerships), and ecosystem-rural development linkage.
• Rewilding Portugal: National rewilding foundation within the Rewilding Europe network, operating landscape-scale restoration in Portugal. Closest direct peer — same model, similar funding sources, Iberian Peninsula focus.

Emerging players

• The Lifescape Project: Conservation organisation focused on legal frameworks for wild herbivores; explicit partner of Rewilding Spain and Rewilding Europe on tauros and horse policy. Adjacent mission with overlapping staff expertise.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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