Chile

Anyone who hasn't been in the Chilean forest doesn't know this planet. -- Pablo Neruda.


 

Places we protect
 

Chile  

Mediterranean Habitat
Chile’s Mediterranean habitat stretches 350 miles north to south in a 60-mile-wide slice between the wild Pacific Ocean and the rugged Andes Mountains.

The Humboldt Current, Conservancy scientists believe that increased human use and a dearth of marine protected areas could have serious impacts on marine life throughout the region.

Valdivian Coastal Range About 275,000 acres of what remains intact of the one-million-acre Valdivian Coastal Range are now protected in several sites, including the Valdivian Coastal Reserve.
 

Strategies
 

Strategies in Chile

There are many ways to help protect Chile's glorious nature. Learn how.



Mediterranean SOS

Some of the world's best wines, fruits and vegetables come straight from the heart of Chile's central coast, but so do some of the world's most fascinating species--and they're losing ground. What's the Conservancy doing?



The Valdivian Coastal Reserve
protects 150,000 acres of temperate rainforest. Take a virtual tour of the Reserve's ancient coastal forests.


Since 1997, The Nature Conservancy has been collaborating with partners in to conserve the ecologically important lands and waters for people and for nature.

People
 

Chile

Find out how the Conservancy helps local communities stay involved in sustainable, economically profitable activities that benefit people and nature at the same time.


Ways of Giving
Help support the Conservancy's work in Chile.

Multimedia/News
 

Slideshow Chile

View a slideshow of some of the landscapes, flora and fauna of Chile's Mediterranean Habitat, Valdivian Coastal Reserve and The Humboldt Current.



New! Watch a video of TNC staffer Victoria Alonso on a day out and about around Chile's Mediterranean forests and coasts.


   

Valdivian Coastal Reserve: Digital Photo Scrapbook Photos: Valdivian Coastal RangeValdivian Coastal Reserve: Digital Photo Scrapbook Photos: Valdivian Coastal Range

Explore: Valdivian Coastal Reserve: Digital Photo Scrapbook Photos: Valdivian Coastal Range



The Conservancy made big conservation strides in Chile and across South America in 2008. Review some of our greatest succeses.

 


 

Images (top to bottom, left to right): © Mark Godfrey © Steffen Reichle, © Mark Godfrey, © Jeffrey Parrish, © Alfredo Almonacid, © Andrew F. Drumm.