Los Queules National Reserve, National reserve in Cauquenes Province, Chile
Los Queules National Reserve is a protected natural area within the Chilean Coastal Range, sitting at higher elevations where native forests dominate the landscape. Visitors can walk through trails that wind past trees and vegetation characteristic of this region's ecosystem.
The reserve was established in 1995 to protect remaining forest patches from agricultural development that was expanding across the region. This action helped secure one of the last surviving examples of this forest type.
The place takes its name from the queule tree, a rare species that still grows here in significant numbers. Visitors can explore these special forests during walks and learn about the role this tree plays in the local ecosystem.
Visitors should bring plenty of water and food along with proper hiking gear before setting out on the trails. It helps to allow enough time to explore the different sections of the reserve at a comfortable pace.
The reserve protects one of the largest surviving populations of the gomortega queule tree, a species that has nearly disappeared from Chile. This tree has become so rare that this site stands as one of the few places where visitors can encounter it in meaningful numbers.
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