Cabo Froward: Impressive landscape at the end of the world
Chile recently created the Cabo Froward National Park, an impressive nature reserve in the Magallanes region. With a total area of 121,624.9 hectares, the park stretches across the southernmost tip of the American continent, on the Brunswick Peninsula. The national park will be the 43rd in Chile.
Unique biodiversity
The Cabo Froward National Park protects some of the most important sub-Antarctic ecosystems in the world. These include extensive cypress forests and peat bogs, which play an important role in sequestering CO2. These areas are not only ecologically valuable, but also of breathtaking beauty.
Protection of endangered species
The park serves as the last continental habitat for the endangered huemul, a species of deer native only to Chile. It also provides protection for other threatened species such as the puma and the Canquén Colorado. These measures are crucial to conserving biodiversity in the region.
Cultural significance
In addition to its ecological importance, Cabo Froward National Park also has deep cultural significance. The area is historically and culturally important to the Kawésqar people, who have lived in this region for centuries. The park helps preserve and promote their cultural heritage.
A step towards sustainability
The creation of Cabo Froward National Park is a significant step for conservation in Chile. It helps preserve the region’s unique flora and fauna and offers future generations the opportunity to experience and appreciate this pristine nature.
Visitors to the park can look forward to a variety of outdoor activities, from hiking and birdwatching to cultural tours that offer insight into the lives and traditions of the Kawésqar.
Photo: Diego Nahuel Diaz
