In line with the conservation plan, the Explora Conservation Reserve will offer self-guided trails open to the public, with key information for visitors about the region, and lookout points to enjoy the stunning landscape. Approximately 1% of the reserve will be used for infrastructure development, and the rest will be earmarked for conservation, protected by the DRC.
“This reserve embodies how Explora has decided to approach and deepen our commitment to conservation. This initiative allows us to incorporate all our experience in exploring remote territories and connecting people with nature, with the imperative need to work collaboratively to protect it,” explained Gonzalo Undurraga, General Manager of Explora, at the inauguration of this reserve.
Participatory Conservation Workshop
At the reserve’s inauguration, Explora and TNC held a participatory conservation workshop. “The Explora conservation reserve is in a unique location: the Torres del Paine biosphere reserve. There are other private landowners in the area with varying interests, ranging from cattle ranching to tourism. We invited stakeholders such as CONAF (the National Forest Corporation a state-owned agency), the Ministry of the Environment, the regional government, private owners, and of course, Explora to co-design cross-cutting conservation solutions for the territory,” explains Maryann Ramírez, Director of Strategy and New Conservation Models of TNC Chile.
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Publish date : 2023-03-13 12:45:36
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