Magallanes National Reserve, Protected conservation area near Punta Arenas, Chile.
Description
Magallanes National Reserve is a protected forest area near Punta Arenas covering roughly 19,625 hectares of hilly terrain. The landscape features native beech forests with Lenga and Coigüe trees growing across elevations between 350 and 600 meters (1,150 to 2,000 feet).
History
The reserve was established in 1932 to protect the southern beech forests of the region from human damage. The area had already gained scientific attention from naturalist expeditions during the 1800s.
Culture
The reserve functions as an educational center where visitors learn about local ecology through guided interpretive trails and nature observation stations.
Practical
You will need a vehicle to reach this place, as access is via a gravel road from Salvador Allende Avenue in Punta Arenas. No public transportation serves the reserve, so you must arrange your own transportation or rent a car.
Did you know?
The reserve provides habitat for rare species like the Magellanic Woodpecker, found only in this southern region. These specialized forest birds play an important role in the health of the Lenga forest ecosystem.
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