Chile
From the Andes to the Chilean Coast, Conserving the Forests to Protect the Water
Chile is home to very diverse ecosystems. From the northern desert to the southern araucaria forests, the water supplied to 6 million people in Santiago depends on the forests’ good health. If those ecosystems are lost, industry will suffer, and agriculture will become impossible. The Nature Conservancy works to conserve the forests of Chile to ensure the environmental services they provide.
Valdivian Coastal Reserve
TNC has achieved numerous conservation successes through preservation of the Valdivian Coastal Reserve.