Wild Forest Garden

Wild Forest Garden is a registered NGO operating in the South Alentejo region of Portugal — an area increasingly affected by drought and desertification. Inspired by the principles of syntropic agriculture and ecological succession, the organisation designs and cultivates biodiverse forest gardens that mimic natural forest systems. By doing so, it aims to restore water cycles, rebuild soil fertility, and create thriving habitats for a wide range of plant and animal species — all without reliance on external inputs. The organisation's core projects include the development of a food forest on degraded land, the establishment of a tree nursery to cultivate biodiversity, and the restoration of water cycles through diverse forest planting. These initiatives are grounded in the conviction that fertile soil is the foundation of both human and planetary health. Wild Forest Garden actively shares its knowledge and expertise through a variety of engagement pathways: workshops, guided visits, consultancy, internships, and volunteer exchanges. This commitment to education and community involvement reflects the team's broader mission to demonstrate that regenerative living is both achievable and mutually beneficial for people and the wider ecosystem. The team brings together expertise in syntropic and regenerative agriculture, no-dig gardening, communications, web design, filmmaking, and storytelling — combining practical land skills with effective outreach to inspire broader adoption of sustainable practices. Based in the challenging yet rewarding landscape of southern Portugal, Wild Forest Garden stands as a living example of how degraded land can be transformed into an abundant and resilient ecosystem.