Get Involved
Get Involved
The greatest changes happen when we work together.
We collaborate with researchers, advise landowners, and invite students and businesses to engage in hands-on learning in the field. Whether you are a professional or a nature enthusiast, you are welcome in the Wilderness.
On this page, you will find all the ways you can get involved and become part of the journey toward more and wilder nature in Denmark.
Research
Research and the development of best practices are cornerstones of Vildmarken.
Research is therefore a high priority, and the Hempel Foundation actively works to ensure the best possible conditions for scientific work in our areas.
The Wilderness sites are available for research projects that can deepen our understanding of how to safeguard biodiversity through rewilding.
Contact us to hear more about the possibilities and facilities in Vildmarken.
Professional Visits
Are you a landowner, business, or interest organisation? We offer advisory services, professional consultations, visits, and networking opportunities.
We also aim to develop and support youth engagement in rewilding and invite youth organisations and networks to join this effort. For example, we have hosted The Young Biodiversity Ambassadors, Wild Campus, DOF Youth, and the Young Nature Alliance. If you belong to a similar group, feel free to contact us.
Students
Are you a university student and looking for areas or topics for a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD project? If so, there are excellent opportunities in Vildmarken
Students are always welcome to carry out fieldwork in Vildmarken by prior arrangement. In most cases, we can also offer accommodation and assistance with practical challenges.
We kindly ask that you have either a project idea, supervisor or both before contacting the wilderness team. We will then be able to help you choose the right area(s) for your project. If you do not have a project topic, we can suggest relevant thematics.
For now, it is not possible to apply for internships in Vildmarken, for example in regards to forest and landscape engineering or similar programmes. As soon as we are ready to receive internship applications, it will be announced on this page.
Schools
The Wilderness provides educational materials on biodiversity and nature for primary and secondary school levels. It is also possible to combine these materials with a school visit to the Wilderness.
Contact our naturalist to book a visit.
Volunteers
Around Lyttesholm Nature Center in Saksfjed Wilderness, a group of dedicated local volunteers help with various tasks.
As a volunteer, you can:
- Educate visitors about nature at the Nature Center
- Guide guests in the area
- Participate in management and maintenance
The volunteer group meets every Wednesday and Saturday, and participation is flexible based on individual availability.
