The value of wilderness areas for present and future generations is undeniable. These remote landscapes offer the opportunity to experience nature in an almost untouched environment, enjoy solitude and test one's skills and abilities away from modern conveniences. Wilderness areas are also important for biodiversity, allowing ecosystems to develop with minimal human interference.
Iceland is home to vast wilderness areas where there are few, if any, signs of human activity and nature is largely free to develop without pressure from human activities. These areas are among the most significant remaining wilderness landscapes in Europe.
Wilderness is a valuable natural resource that is increasingly under threat, not only in Iceland but around the world.