Insects and spiders are not confronted with just one threat; they encounter a myriad of challenges we often refer to as death by a thousand cuts. Although renowned for their adaptability, even the most resilient creatures are struggling to keep pace with the rapid global transformations induced by human population expansion and reckless management of resources. The rate of change has reached a point where the possibility of adequate adaptation is becoming near impossible for any species (those that are left) to achieve. It’s imperative that we shift away from our anthropocentric perspective. This entails not only altering our detrimental behaviors but, crucially, redefining our notions of what constitutes “beneficial” actions. Many of the practices some associate with environmentalism are tainted by industrial “greenwashing” – deceptive marketing tactics aimed at appearing environmentally conscious to exploit the burgeoning green movement. In a world where “eco” is a prefix which has lost its meaning and farming has falsely become synonymous with environmentalism, the modern scientist and conservationist faces not only environmental threats, but challenges posed by lobbyists, corporations, governments, and special interests with far greater resources and influence than the scientists working to protect our planet.

Our favorite lands to acquire are agricultural, golf courses, unused industrial lands, or other large artificial landscapes.
These are some of the largest and most harmful lands for insects and wildlife and we hope to rewild these spaces to slow habitat loss and increase regional biodiversity.