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$78 Million Secures Chile's Cochamó Valley for Conservation

12/20/2025

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Puelo Patagonia, a local non-governmental organization, led the fundraising drive that preserved 133,000 hectares of Chile's Cochamó Valley from logging and development.
The effort raised $78 million to secure the land.
The valley will be managed with a yearly visitor cap of 15,000, and plans include hiking trails and camps developed with community input.
The project aims to balance conservation with sustainable tourism, preserving biodiversity and supporting local livelihoods.

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Story summary

Puelo Patagonia, a local non-governmental organization, led the fundraising drive that preserved 133,000 hectares of Chile's Cochamó Valley from logging and development.
The effort raised $78 million to secure the land.
The valley will be managed with a yearly visitor cap of 15,000, and plans include hiking trails and camps developed with community input.
The project aims to balance conservation with sustainable tourism, preserving biodiversity and supporting local livelihoods.