Why Does the US Forest Service Work in Chile?
With the increasing number of visitors to Chile’s national parks and preserves, and the limited number of rangers available to patrol them, there is a growing need for ranger training and developing park infrastructure. Since 2005, the US Forest Service has been providing assistance to Chile ’s Corporación Nacional Forestal (CONAF) on protected area management issues. Specifically, the US Forest Service has been providing assistance on environmental education, ecotourism, and developing park infrastructure. At Puyehue National Park, the Forest Service conducted an environmental interpretation workshop for rangers from throughout the Chilean national park system. The workshop gave participants the necessary tools to plan and implement effective thematic presentations and interpretive projects. The US Forest Service has also provided support to several protected areas on improvement of their trail infrastructure. In addition, the Forest Service is providing direct technical assistance to
