What is Fundo Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn?<\/span><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Fundo Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn is a vast 133,000-hectare private property nestled in the heart of Chilean Patagonia\u2019s Cocham\u00f3 \u2013 an area often referred to as the \u201cYosemite of South America.\u201d<\/h4><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The largest holding in Cocham\u00f3, Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn boasts a breathtaking tapestry of ecosystems \u2013 from ancient alerce forests to pristine lakes and vibrant wetlands. This landscape serves as a critical wildlife corridor, a haven for endangered species, and a vital carbon sink that mitigates climate change. Local communities have called Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn and the greater Cocham\u00f3 Valley home for generations, with their way of life deeply intertwined with the land.<\/p>\n
Unlike the 1,630,000+ hectares of Chilean and Argentine protected areas that surround it, Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn stands vulnerable with no legal protection. Industrial development, land fragmentation, and unregulated tourism have posed continuous threats. In 2022, the property\u2019s sale listing ignited fears of a new owner who might not understand its significance. Conserva Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn emerged to combat this possibility and secure permanent protection for this irreplaceable ecosystem and its communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>What are Conserva Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn\u2019s goals?<\/span><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Conserva Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn is an international alliance led by local NGO Puelo Patagonia. Our mission is to secure permanent protection for Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn hand-in-hand with the local community, ensuring its wonders are conserved for generations to come. The alliance\u2019s goals are multifaceted.<\/h4><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Purchase Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn and safeguard irreplaceable ecosystems and biodiversity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Protect a critical carbon sink.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Create a binational conservation corridor that connects almost 1,640,000 hectares of protected areas across Chilean and Argentine Patagonian.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Ensure the long-term sustainability of the local way of life in the Cocham\u00f3 Valley.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Develop a model of sustainable economic growth through ecotourism that empowers the local community and contributes to the development of the entire region.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Improve local infrastructure and services.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Implement an innovative, participative conservation model driven by local community leadership.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/span>Be a part of creating a thriving future for Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn\u2019s wildlife, communities, and ecosystems.<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>DONATE NOW<\/span>DONATE NOW<\/span><\/div><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27200%27%20height%3D%27200%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20200%20200%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27200%27%20height%3D%27200%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\")
<\/div>\nFrom a threat, we saw a unique opportunity<\/span> and acted to protect a critical territory for its environmental and cultural value. This campaign is the beginning of fulfilling a dream we aim to achieve hand-in-hand with the local community<\/span>, where traditional ways of life are fortified by conservation and nature tourism.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Andr\u00e9s Diez, Puelo Patagonia Executive Director<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nPucheg\u00fc\u00edn is an important refuge and biological corridor<\/span> for threatened native species, such as huemul, Patagonian vizcacha, Darwin’s frog, monito del monte, and alerce \u2013 the world’s oldest tree. Securing this property will reduce the fragmentation of ecosystems that are critical for sustaining life on earth<\/span>, in turn preventing the loss of biodiversity of unparalleled richness. The question isn’t why conserve Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn, but how could we not<\/span>?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Juan Jose Donoso, The Nature Conservancy Chile Executive Director<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nSecuring the Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn property not only protects the Cocham\u00f3 region; it is also a crucial step towards safeguarding Patagonia<\/span> as a whole. True conservation requires a holistic approach<\/span>. This philosophy guided our purchase of a key parcel near Cocham\u00f3’s entrance last year, and it fuels our continued involvement in inspiring further action<\/span> and involvement in the region.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Anne Deane, Freyja Foundation President<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nWe must do everything possible to keep Cocham\u00f3 wild and pristine<\/span>, so that it can continue to be a haven for national and international climbers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts and support the development of the local community<\/span> for years to come.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Macarena S\u00e1nchez, Patagonia Chile Environmental Manager<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nThe Wyss Foundation is proud to pledge support for protecting Hacienda Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn. The region signifies an immense stretch of land crucial to the biodiversity of the area <\/span>and is a haven for the local communities<\/span>. Protecting Fundo Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn will save endangered species of wildlife and preserve the cultural value of thousands of hectares of land.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Molly McUsic, Wyss Foundation President<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>United by a shared dream for the region, Conserva Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn combines local leadership from Puelo Patagonia<\/span> with the global expertise of The Nature Conservancy, Freyja Foundation, Patagonia Inc. and<\/span> Wyss Foundation<\/span>. This powerful alliance fosters a collaborative model empowering local communities and providing a blueprint for resilient, nature-positive communities across Chile and the world.<\/h4><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/conservapucheguin.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/f-en.png\")
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Fundo Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn is a vast 133,000-hectare private property nestled in the heart of Chilean Patagonia\u2019s Cocham\u00f3 \u2013 an area often referred to as the \u201cYosemite of South America.\u201d<\/h4><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The largest holding in Cocham\u00f3, Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn boasts a breathtaking tapestry of ecosystems \u2013 from ancient alerce forests to pristine lakes and vibrant wetlands. This landscape serves as a critical wildlife corridor, a haven for endangered species, and a vital carbon sink that mitigates climate change. Local communities have called Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn and the greater Cocham\u00f3 Valley home for generations, with their way of life deeply intertwined with the land.<\/p>\n
Unlike the 1,630,000+ hectares of Chilean and Argentine protected areas that surround it, Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn stands vulnerable with no legal protection. Industrial development, land fragmentation, and unregulated tourism have posed continuous threats. In 2022, the property\u2019s sale listing ignited fears of a new owner who might not understand its significance. Conserva Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn emerged to combat this possibility and secure permanent protection for this irreplaceable ecosystem and its communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>LEARN MORE ABOUT FUNDO PUCHEG\u00dc\u00cdN<\/span>LEARN MORE ABOUT FUNDO PUCHEG\u00dc\u00cdN<\/span><\/div><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>What are Conserva Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn\u2019s goals?<\/span><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Conserva Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn is an international alliance led by local NGO Puelo Patagonia. Our mission is to secure permanent protection for Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn hand-in-hand with the local community, ensuring its wonders are conserved for generations to come. The alliance\u2019s goals are multifaceted.<\/h4><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Purchase Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn and safeguard irreplaceable ecosystems and biodiversity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Protect a critical carbon sink.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Create a binational conservation corridor that connects almost 1,640,000 hectares of protected areas across Chilean and Argentine Patagonian.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Ensure the long-term sustainability of the local way of life in the Cocham\u00f3 Valley.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Develop a model of sustainable economic growth through ecotourism that empowers the local community and contributes to the development of the entire region.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Improve local infrastructure and services.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Implement an innovative, participative conservation model driven by local community leadership.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/span>Be a part of creating a thriving future for Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn\u2019s wildlife, communities, and ecosystems.<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>DONATE NOW<\/span>DONATE NOW<\/span><\/div><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nFrom a threat, we saw a unique opportunity<\/span> and acted to protect a critical territory for its environmental and cultural value. This campaign is the beginning of fulfilling a dream we aim to achieve hand-in-hand with the local community<\/span>, where traditional ways of life are fortified by conservation and nature tourism.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Andr\u00e9s Diez, Puelo Patagonia Executive Director<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nPucheg\u00fc\u00edn is an important refuge and biological corridor<\/span> for threatened native species, such as huemul, Patagonian vizcacha, Darwin’s frog, monito del monte, and alerce \u2013 the world’s oldest tree. Securing this property will reduce the fragmentation of ecosystems that are critical for sustaining life on earth<\/span>, in turn preventing the loss of biodiversity of unparalleled richness. The question isn’t why conserve Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn, but how could we not<\/span>?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Juan Jose Donoso, The Nature Conservancy Chile Executive Director<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nSecuring the Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn property not only protects the Cocham\u00f3 region; it is also a crucial step towards safeguarding Patagonia<\/span> as a whole. True conservation requires a holistic approach<\/span>. This philosophy guided our purchase of a key parcel near Cocham\u00f3’s entrance last year, and it fuels our continued involvement in inspiring further action<\/span> and involvement in the region.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Anne Deane, Freyja Foundation President<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nWe must do everything possible to keep Cocham\u00f3 wild and pristine<\/span>, so that it can continue to be a haven for national and international climbers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts and support the development of the local community<\/span> for years to come.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Macarena S\u00e1nchez, Patagonia Chile Environmental Manager<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nThe Wyss Foundation is proud to pledge support for protecting Hacienda Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn. The region signifies an immense stretch of land crucial to the biodiversity of the area <\/span>and is a haven for the local communities<\/span>. Protecting Fundo Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn will save endangered species of wildlife and preserve the cultural value of thousands of hectares of land.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Molly McUsic, Wyss Foundation President<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>United by a shared dream for the region, Conserva Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn combines local leadership from Puelo Patagonia<\/span> with the global expertise of The Nature Conservancy, Freyja Foundation, Patagonia Inc. and<\/span> Wyss Foundation<\/span>. This powerful alliance fosters a collaborative model empowering local communities and providing a blueprint for resilient, nature-positive communities across Chile and the world.<\/h4><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The largest holding in Cocham\u00f3, Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn boasts a breathtaking tapestry of ecosystems \u2013 from ancient alerce forests to pristine lakes and vibrant wetlands. This landscape serves as a critical wildlife corridor, a haven for endangered species, and a vital carbon sink that mitigates climate change. Local communities have called Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn and the greater Cocham\u00f3 Valley home for generations, with their way of life deeply intertwined with the land.<\/p>\n
Unlike the 1,630,000+ hectares of Chilean and Argentine protected areas that surround it, Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn stands vulnerable with no legal protection. Industrial development, land fragmentation, and unregulated tourism have posed continuous threats. In 2022, the property\u2019s sale listing ignited fears of a new owner who might not understand its significance. Conserva Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn emerged to combat this possibility and secure permanent protection for this irreplaceable ecosystem and its communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>What are Conserva Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn\u2019s goals?<\/span><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Conserva Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn is an international alliance led by local NGO Puelo Patagonia. Our mission is to secure permanent protection for Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn hand-in-hand with the local community, ensuring its wonders are conserved for generations to come. The alliance\u2019s goals are multifaceted.<\/h4><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Purchase Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn and safeguard irreplaceable ecosystems and biodiversity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Protect a critical carbon sink.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Create a binational conservation corridor that connects almost 1,640,000 hectares of protected areas across Chilean and Argentine Patagonian.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Ensure the long-term sustainability of the local way of life in the Cocham\u00f3 Valley.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Develop a model of sustainable economic growth through ecotourism that empowers the local community and contributes to the development of the entire region.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Improve local infrastructure and services.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Implement an innovative, participative conservation model driven by local community leadership.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/span>Be a part of creating a thriving future for Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn\u2019s wildlife, communities, and ecosystems.<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>DONATE NOW<\/span>DONATE NOW<\/span><\/div><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nFrom a threat, we saw a unique opportunity<\/span> and acted to protect a critical territory for its environmental and cultural value. This campaign is the beginning of fulfilling a dream we aim to achieve hand-in-hand with the local community<\/span>, where traditional ways of life are fortified by conservation and nature tourism.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Andr\u00e9s Diez, Puelo Patagonia Executive Director<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nPucheg\u00fc\u00edn is an important refuge and biological corridor<\/span> for threatened native species, such as huemul, Patagonian vizcacha, Darwin’s frog, monito del monte, and alerce \u2013 the world’s oldest tree. Securing this property will reduce the fragmentation of ecosystems that are critical for sustaining life on earth<\/span>, in turn preventing the loss of biodiversity of unparalleled richness. The question isn’t why conserve Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn, but how could we not<\/span>?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Juan Jose Donoso, The Nature Conservancy Chile Executive Director<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nSecuring the Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn property not only protects the Cocham\u00f3 region; it is also a crucial step towards safeguarding Patagonia<\/span> as a whole. True conservation requires a holistic approach<\/span>. This philosophy guided our purchase of a key parcel near Cocham\u00f3’s entrance last year, and it fuels our continued involvement in inspiring further action<\/span> and involvement in the region.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Anne Deane, Freyja Foundation President<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nWe must do everything possible to keep Cocham\u00f3 wild and pristine<\/span>, so that it can continue to be a haven for national and international climbers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts and support the development of the local community<\/span> for years to come.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Macarena S\u00e1nchez, Patagonia Chile Environmental Manager<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nThe Wyss Foundation is proud to pledge support for protecting Hacienda Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn. The region signifies an immense stretch of land crucial to the biodiversity of the area <\/span>and is a haven for the local communities<\/span>. Protecting Fundo Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn will save endangered species of wildlife and preserve the cultural value of thousands of hectares of land.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Molly McUsic, Wyss Foundation President<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>United by a shared dream for the region, Conserva Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn combines local leadership from Puelo Patagonia<\/span> with the global expertise of The Nature Conservancy, Freyja Foundation, Patagonia Inc. and<\/span> Wyss Foundation<\/span>. This powerful alliance fosters a collaborative model empowering local communities and providing a blueprint for resilient, nature-positive communities across Chile and the world.<\/h4><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Conserva Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn is an international alliance led by local NGO Puelo Patagonia. Our mission is to secure permanent protection for Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn hand-in-hand with the local community, ensuring its wonders are conserved for generations to come. The alliance\u2019s goals are multifaceted.<\/h4><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Purchase Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn and safeguard irreplaceable ecosystems and biodiversity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Protect a critical carbon sink.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Create a binational conservation corridor that connects almost 1,640,000 hectares of protected areas across Chilean and Argentine Patagonian.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Ensure the long-term sustainability of the local way of life in the Cocham\u00f3 Valley.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Develop a model of sustainable economic growth through ecotourism that empowers the local community and contributes to the development of the entire region.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Improve local infrastructure and services.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Implement an innovative, participative conservation model driven by local community leadership.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/span>Be a part of creating a thriving future for Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn\u2019s wildlife, communities, and ecosystems.<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>DONATE NOW<\/span>DONATE NOW<\/span><\/div><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nFrom a threat, we saw a unique opportunity<\/span> and acted to protect a critical territory for its environmental and cultural value. This campaign is the beginning of fulfilling a dream we aim to achieve hand-in-hand with the local community<\/span>, where traditional ways of life are fortified by conservation and nature tourism.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Andr\u00e9s Diez, Puelo Patagonia Executive Director<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nPucheg\u00fc\u00edn is an important refuge and biological corridor<\/span> for threatened native species, such as huemul, Patagonian vizcacha, Darwin’s frog, monito del monte, and alerce \u2013 the world’s oldest tree. Securing this property will reduce the fragmentation of ecosystems that are critical for sustaining life on earth<\/span>, in turn preventing the loss of biodiversity of unparalleled richness. The question isn’t why conserve Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn, but how could we not<\/span>?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Juan Jose Donoso, The Nature Conservancy Chile Executive Director<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nSecuring the Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn property not only protects the Cocham\u00f3 region; it is also a crucial step towards safeguarding Patagonia<\/span> as a whole. True conservation requires a holistic approach<\/span>. This philosophy guided our purchase of a key parcel near Cocham\u00f3’s entrance last year, and it fuels our continued involvement in inspiring further action<\/span> and involvement in the region.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Anne Deane, Freyja Foundation President<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nWe must do everything possible to keep Cocham\u00f3 wild and pristine<\/span>, so that it can continue to be a haven for national and international climbers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts and support the development of the local community<\/span> for years to come.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Macarena S\u00e1nchez, Patagonia Chile Environmental Manager<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nThe Wyss Foundation is proud to pledge support for protecting Hacienda Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn. The region signifies an immense stretch of land crucial to the biodiversity of the area <\/span>and is a haven for the local communities<\/span>. Protecting Fundo Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn will save endangered species of wildlife and preserve the cultural value of thousands of hectares of land.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Molly McUsic, Wyss Foundation President<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>United by a shared dream for the region, Conserva Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn combines local leadership from Puelo Patagonia<\/span> with the global expertise of The Nature Conservancy, Freyja Foundation, Patagonia Inc. and<\/span> Wyss Foundation<\/span>. This powerful alliance fosters a collaborative model empowering local communities and providing a blueprint for resilient, nature-positive communities across Chile and the world.<\/h4><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Purchase Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn and safeguard irreplaceable ecosystems and biodiversity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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\nProtect a critical carbon sink.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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\nCreate a binational conservation corridor that connects almost 1,640,000 hectares of protected areas across Chilean and Argentine Patagonian.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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\nEnsure the long-term sustainability of the local way of life in the Cocham\u00f3 Valley.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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\nDevelop a model of sustainable economic growth through ecotourism that empowers the local community and contributes to the development of the entire region.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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\nImprove local infrastructure and services.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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\nImplement an innovative, participative conservation model driven by local community leadership.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/span>Be a part of creating a thriving future for Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn\u2019s wildlife, communities, and ecosystems.<\/h2><\/span>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>DONATE NOW<\/span>DONATE NOW<\/span><\/div><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nFrom a threat, we saw a unique opportunity<\/span> and acted to protect a critical territory for its environmental and cultural value. This campaign is the beginning of fulfilling a dream we aim to achieve hand-in-hand with the local community<\/span>, where traditional ways of life are fortified by conservation and nature tourism.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
Andr\u00e9s Diez, Puelo Patagonia Executive Director<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\nPucheg\u00fc\u00edn is an important refuge and biological corridor<\/span> for threatened native species, such as huemul, Patagonian vizcacha, Darwin’s frog, monito del monte, and alerce \u2013 the world’s oldest tree. Securing this property will reduce the fragmentation of ecosystems that are critical for sustaining life on earth<\/span>, in turn preventing the loss of biodiversity of unparalleled richness. The question isn’t why conserve Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn, but how could we not<\/span>?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
Juan Jose Donoso, The Nature Conservancy Chile Executive Director<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\nSecuring the Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn property not only protects the Cocham\u00f3 region; it is also a crucial step towards safeguarding Patagonia<\/span> as a whole. True conservation requires a holistic approach<\/span>. This philosophy guided our purchase of a key parcel near Cocham\u00f3’s entrance last year, and it fuels our continued involvement in inspiring further action<\/span> and involvement in the region.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
Anne Deane, Freyja Foundation President<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\nWe must do everything possible to keep Cocham\u00f3 wild and pristine<\/span>, so that it can continue to be a haven for national and international climbers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts and support the development of the local community<\/span> for years to come.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
Macarena S\u00e1nchez, Patagonia Chile Environmental Manager<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\nThe Wyss Foundation is proud to pledge support for protecting Hacienda Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn. The region signifies an immense stretch of land crucial to the biodiversity of the area <\/span>and is a haven for the local communities<\/span>. Protecting Fundo Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn will save endangered species of wildlife and preserve the cultural value of thousands of hectares of land.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
Molly McUsic, Wyss Foundation President<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>United by a shared dream for the region, Conserva Pucheg\u00fc\u00edn combines local leadership from Puelo Patagonia<\/span> with the global expertise of The Nature Conservancy, Freyja Foundation, Patagonia Inc. and<\/span> Wyss Foundation<\/span>. This powerful alliance fosters a collaborative model empowering local communities and providing a blueprint for resilient, nature-positive communities across Chile and the world.<\/h4><\/span>
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