Towards a plan of regenerative cattle ranching as a strategy of biodiversity and cultural heritage conservation in the Glaciers of Santiago National Park, Chile.

Abstract ID: 3.9071
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Iglesias, F. (1)
(1) Andean Conservancy, Las Palomas 8 San Juan de Pirque, 9480000 Santiago, CL
How to cite: Iglesias, F.: Towards a plan of regenerative cattle ranching as a strategy of biodiversity and cultural heritage conservation in the Glaciers of Santiago National Park, Chile., International Mountain Conference 2025, Innsbruck, Sep 14 - 18 2025, #IMC25-3.9071, 2025.
Categories: Agriculture
Keywords: Arrieros, Chile, Conservation conflicts, Holistic Management, Transhumance
Categories: Agriculture
Keywords: Arrieros, Chile, Conservation conflicts, Holistic Management, Transhumance
Abstract

Since the recent creation of the Glaciers of Santiago National Park, a debate has been generated about the role and rights of the arrieros (local mountain herders) to use the mountains. At the request of the local community, supported by a diagnosis of grazed areas, a regenerative livestock plan adapted to traditional transhumance led by Conservación Andina has begun in 2023. This initiative aligns the conservation of Andean biodiversity with its cultural heritage, aiming at a socioecological regenerative strategy through mountain livestock farming and a management model potentially replicable in other areas with similar problems.