How can one obtain more information?
You can visit www.conservapucheguin.org or write to [email protected] for additional inquiries.
Is there a deadline to raise this money?
Yes, the purchase agreement with the current landowner was signed in February 2024, and from that date we have two years to raise the necessary funds to acquire the property.
What are the next steps of the campaign?
In general terms, the next steps are 3: Community work: to continue gathering information and setting common goals to enhance nature tourism and other traditional activities. Conservation Planning: Develop a series of workshops through [...]
How can one financially help the project?
Donations of up to USD 20,000 can be made through the campaign's website (www.conservapucheguin.org). Any contributions made through this channel will go to support community development and conservation efforts in the Cochamó commune. For [...]
Of the published amount (USD 78 million), how much will be allocated to the land purchase and how much to project implementation?
The total amount set as the goal for this campaign is USD 78 million, which includes the land purchase for USD 63 million and the implementation of the conservation project, over a 7-year period, [...]
Where do the funds for the land purchase and project implementation come from?
The campaign has raised funds from national and international donors. It seeks to involve both individuals and organizations in conserving a key piece for the creation of one of the largest biological corridors in [...]
Could the exposure that the campaign has given to Puchegüín generate an avalanche of tourism to the area? How do you plan to ensure this doesn’t happen?
We have experience regulating mass tourism in the Cochamó Valley, where the results of a reservation system and early planning have brought positive benefits to local communities. With this experience, we will work to [...]
Will access for tourists to the land intended for purchase be closed?
No. The organizations involved in Conserva Puchegüín are convinced that whatever conservation model is defined for Puchegüín, it must ensure the development of sustainable tourism, properly managed and connected with the traditional uses of [...]
What will happen with the climbing sectors such as Anfiteatro and Trinidad?
Access to these places will not be restricted, but regulations will be maintained for the sustainable development of tourism. Access to climbing sectors such as Anfiteatro and Trinidad will be guaranteed and regulated to [...]
How do you plan to regulate tourism in the area?
We want everyone to enjoy the wonders these natural places offer, without compromising the well-being of local communities, the quality of the tourism services offered, and without impacting the flora, fauna, and fungi of [...]
