Poland has a unique countryside - with very rich wild nature, beautiful landscapes, well-preserved cultural traditions and many good farmers who love their work. It is a national treasure. However decisions now being made may dramatically and seriously degrade the life and appearance of the Polish countryside over the next few years. The protection of the Polish countryside is not only a vital issue for Poland but for individuals and organizations in other countries as well. In order to help realize the goal of protecting our countryside, we created the International Coalition to Protect the Polish Countryside (ICPPC). The ICPPC directors are:

Jadwiga Lopata from Poland, the Polish initiator of the ICPPC, a member of ASHOKA-Innovators for the Public. Jadwiga is the owner of a small organic farm.

Sir Julian Rose from the U.K, the owner and manager of Hardwick Estate, an organic farmer, long time member of the Soil Association, and a co-founder of the Association of Unpasteurised Milk Producers and Consumers. A countryside campaigner and supporter of small farmers. His advice has been sought by the British Government and local authorities.

EKOCENTRUM ICPPC
34-146 Stryszów 156, woj. Małopolskie
tel.:/fax.: +48 33 87 97 114, e-mail: biuro@icppc.pl
www.eko-cel.pl