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Chile's Cape Froward Park: Biodiversity Boost Amid Controversy

12/26/2025

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Chile's government plans to establish the Cape Froward national park, protecting 200,000 hectares and a 1,700-mile wildlife corridor to the southern tip.
Kristine Tompkins, conservationist, emphasizes area's biodiversity and Indigenous history, noting the park would shelter huemul deer and huillín otter.
The Indigenous consultation process fell short, and plans aim to advance by March.
If progress stalls for two years, land reverts to Tompkins’ organizations.

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Story summary

Chile's government plans to establish the Cape Froward national park, protecting 200,000 hectares and a 1,700-mile wildlife corridor to the southern tip.
Kristine Tompkins, conservationist, emphasizes area's biodiversity and Indigenous history, noting the park would shelter huemul deer and huillín otter.
The Indigenous consultation process fell short, and plans aim to advance by March.
If progress stalls for two years, land reverts to Tompkins’ organizations.