Foreningen Bornholm

Founded in 1906, Foreningen Bornholm is a non-profit association based in Svaneke, Denmark working on heritage, nature & wildlife conservation.

Foreningen Bornholm is a non-profit association founded in 1906 on Bornholm, Denmark, and is considered one of Denmark's oldest nature and heritage preservation societies. It works to protect and open to the public the natural and historically significant places and buildings on Bornholm, including through purchase, protection orders and easements, and it owns and maintains several historic mills. The association also comments on and challenges local planning proposals, particularly summer house development in sensitive landscapes, and organises excursions, lectures and member meetings. Its activities are funded by membership fees, grants and donations, and it is run by an elected board.