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<strong>WWF</strong> at Work<br />
In Chile’s Coastal Range and Central Valley,<br />
the conversion of native forests to exotic pine<br />
and eucalyptus plantations to feed demand<br />
for pulp and paper has dramatically reduced<br />
native forest cover. To protect the forests—and<br />
the indigenous people and wildlife dependent<br />
on them—<strong>WWF</strong> is working with private<br />
landowners and the forest industry to create<br />
new private and public protected areas and to<br />
support the sustainable use of native forests.<br />
Meanwhile, salmon farming in <strong>Patagonia</strong>n<br />
lakes has doubled in the past decade,<br />
contaminating freshwater ecosystems and<br />
releasing large numbers of carnivorous, nonnative<br />
species into Chile’s lakes and rivers.<br />
As a result, 90 percent of Chile’s native fish<br />
species are threatened. Following a <strong>WWF</strong><br />
study, the world’s largest salmon farming<br />
company agreed to retire its lake concessions<br />
in Chile over the next five years. <strong>WWF</strong> has met<br />
with banks, government officials, industry<br />
representatives and non-governmental<br />
organizations to establish partnerships for<br />
continued freshwater conservation and<br />
sustainable salmon production.<br />
<strong>WWF</strong> also promotes the creation of a<br />
marine protected area along Chile’s coast<br />
to safeguard a rich marine environment that<br />
includes the endemic Chilean dolphin and<br />
humpback, sei and blue whales.<br />
Optional Pre-tour Extension<br />
to Santiago February 6–8, 2009<br />
Spend three days in Santiago, Chile’s<br />
dynamic capital city, before the start of<br />
the tour. Enjoy two nights in the Plaza El<br />
Bosque Park and Suites while exploring this<br />
sophisticated metropolitan area. Stroll among<br />
the statue-studded gardens, Spanish colonial<br />
homes and shops, galleries and international<br />
cafés while enjoying spectacular views of<br />
snowcapped mountains. Visit La Chascona,<br />
one of three houses owned by Nobel Prizewinning<br />
poet Pablo Neruda, and enjoy a<br />
special wine tasting.<br />
Iguazu Falls<br />
Optional Post-tour Extension<br />
to Iguazu Falls February 23–26, 2009<br />
At the end of the main tour, spend an<br />
additional evening at leisure in Buenos<br />
Aires and fly the next morning to Iguazu to<br />
begin a two-day exploration of Iguazu Falls.<br />
Explore both the Argentine and Brazilian<br />
sides of the World Heritage site and enjoy<br />
time walking and hiking.<br />
Prices and additional details<br />
about both optional extensions<br />
will be sent to registrants.<br />
Red fox<br />
Magellanic penguin
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