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Kristine Tompkins Establishes Chile's 47th National Park

1/13/2025

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U.S. conservationist Kristine Tompkins has played a pivotal role in the creation of Cape Froward, Chile's 47th national park, spanning an impressive 315,000 acres. This landmark initiative is part of a larger mission to preserve the breathtaking wilderness and rich biodiversity of Patagonia. Through Tompkins Conservation, 15 parks have been established, protecting a staggering 14.8 million acres of land and 30 million acres of ocean.

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U.S. conservationist Kristine Tompkins has played a pivotal role in the creation of Cape Froward, Chile's 47th national park, spanning an impressive 315,000 acres. This landmark initiative is part of a larger mission to preserve the breathtaking wilderness and rich biodiversity of Patagonia. Through Tompkins Conservation, 15 parks have been established, protecting a staggering 14.8 million acres of land and 30 million acres of ocean.