Nature Never Stops
Humans may grind to a halt but nature never stops, and we need its soothing continuity more than ever. We may not be able to soak up every sensory morsel of the forest, bush, beach or savanna for now, but we can connect with it from afar. Even a glimpse of shifting seasons can provide a sense of continuum and comfort; as Europe blossoms into Spring, Autumn’s golden light pours across Australia, and rain brings new growth to Eastern Africa’s dusty plains.
There’s another incentive to connect with nature, too. While the tourism industry is temporarily paused, hundreds of tour guides, rangers and committed team members remain out in the field. Without guests to entertain and operations to run, they have time on their hands; some are fearful for livelihoods and others are struggling with morale. Throughout Long Run properties tourism provides funds for vital conservation and community work, and some of these projects are now at risk. Now more than ever they need our support and we need to stay connected.