Achievements in Chile

Chile Conservation

This project sought the protect the endangered forests and wildlife of the Chilean Lake District. Working with Rainforest Concern and Parques Para Chile the main purpose of the project was to establish partnerships to promote the creation of wildlife corridors that connect areas of temperate rainforest in the Chilean Lake District. Through scientific research and volunteer support, biodiversity information will be used to provide a framework for prioritising conservation and management plans from a local to international level.

Achievements

Initial survey work carried out to assess mammal populations in area
Basic infrastructure projects undertaken
Funding provided for long term running of research centre
Centre for Biodiversity in Pichares opened to help conserve the unique wildlife and plant species in the area.