Conservacion Patagonica

See Schedule OIn 2004 Estancia Valle Chacabuco was acquired to preserve with the goal of incorporating this property with two adjacent Chilean National Reserves to create the future Patagonia National Park. To create a 650,000-acre world-class protected area in central Chilean Patagonia will secure protection for a critical area of Patagonia, restore its ecosystems and endangered species, inspire an educate advocates for conservation and create a local economic alternative in ecotourism. High-quality public access is being developed - trail networks, campgrounds, lodging, a visitor center, park guard stations, and a cafe/restaurant - representing a top priority in the establishment of this flagship national park. Built from local materials, whenever possible, and in a regional style, the park's facilities are durable, energy-efficient, and beautiful. Programs that restore ecosystems, recover threatened wildlife, and engage local communities magnify the ecological and social benefits of land conservation in the transition from estancia to park. ...