Leica Sport Optics Partners 2022

The European Nature Trust

The European Nature Trust (TENT), creates unique travel experiences which connect people to wild nature and raise funds for conservation and wildlife projects across the continent. TENT prides itself on long-term support of leading conservation projects on the ground. Continuation funding and dedicated conservation work over many years are essential to the protection of the Earth’s wild places. Leica and TENT have joint Ambassadors, chosen from TENT’s conservation projects from across Europe.

Alladale Wilderness Reserve

An innovative 23,000-acre utopia created to restore the Highland ecosystem has made AWR pioneers in the world of conservation. AWR embodies the vanguard of nature and wildlife conservation. Its vision is to return vast tracts of what was once the original Caledonian Forest, a wilderness previously roamed by wolves, lynx and elk. Over the last 15 years over a million trees have been planted at AWR, damaged peatlands have been restored, red squirrels reintroduced, as well as being an active participant in the recovery of the threatened Scottish Wildcat.

The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales

The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales manages 110 Nature Reserves, including the islands of Skomer and Skokholm, which host the largest known population of breeding Manx Shearwater – half of the world’s total population. These islands are internationally important locations for breeding seabird populations and cutting-edge research. The funds donated by Leica are being put towards the continuation of long-term monitoring and research on Skomer Island, which is critically important to understand, protect and take action to ensure all native wildlife has a future on the island.

Curlew Action

Over the last 25 years the Eurasian Curlew has declined by almost 50% across the UK. Curlew Action is a charity focused on creating a secure future for curlews through advocacy, supporting conservation efforts, and promoting both natural history education and wider engagement with the natural world. Together with Leica, Curlew Action will be hosting events and running an art and poetry competition. Leica are offering equipment support on Curlew Action’s incredible 1000-mile fundraising walk from Southampton to Cape Wrath.