Editor’s note: Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the wildfires in  Chile and Argentina. We mourn the lives and homes lost, and the serious damage to ecosystems and native species. Together with our local teams, we’re working to identify meaningful ways to support the communities and landscapes impacted. Cochamó forever! ¡Cochamó por siempre! After decades of fighting to keep extractive development out of Cochamó Valley and the surrounding area, the local community is finally able to protect it forever. Conserva Puchegüín’s locally led management plan is a new model of conservation in Chile, developed by the people who know and love this place better than anyone. One that protects wild places, and the people who live and play in them, for generations to come. Watch the film at the link in bio. Photos: Austin Siadak (@austin_siadak), Catalina Claro (@mcatacla)