About us

We are a diverse working group, which deals with the conservation of nature from a trans- disciplinary approach; from Marine Biology, Ornithology, Geography, Cultural management, Planning and Audio-visual production; we contribute to the conservation of both Marine and Coastal bio-diversity, allowing it to be used in a sustainable way now and in the future.

 

Ana María Pfeifer
Biologist (Los Andes University, Colombia) Degree in protected wild lands Management and with a wide experience in the implementation and administration of Conservation projects. She has done research on birds from Colombian cloud forests habitats. In Chile, she has taken part in numerous research projects on coastal bio-diversity conservation, as well as Environmental Education programs, focused on marine and coastal areas.

 

Claudio Delgado
Marine Biologist (Austral University, Chile) 19 years of experience in designing, strengthening and implementing conservation projects in rich marine and coastal areas. He has been a CCnet member and coach (Conservation Coaches Network); he has had a wide experience in the application of Open Standards in the planning of Conservation. He has trained a variety of audiences and both, Government and private service professionals from Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Cuba and Uruguay. Since 2010, he has coordinated the design and further implementation of the Conservation Plan for Migratory Shorebirds in Chiloé, in places like Curaco de Vélez, Chullec and Maullín. Since 2015, he has coordinated the Wetlands conservation project in Maullín, intending to connect birds and wetlands conservation, together with tourism based on Nature and Nature Sanctuary protection. He has also had experience in research on Ecology and migratory shorebirds.

Jaime Cursach
Marine Biologist (Los Lagos University, Chile) Master in Natural Resources Management and Conservation; PhD in Natural Resources Management and Conservation (Los Lagos University). He has had 10 years of experience between scientific research and environmental consulting in areas related to Ornithology, marine wetlands ecology and urban environments. He has been a lecturer in pre and post-graduate careers, giving active talks on disclosure and socio-environmental education. Currently, he has generated nearly 30 scientific articles, 2 books and almost 40 presentations in science congresses, along with being articles reviewer on national and international scientific magazines.

Luis Espinosa
Biology and Science professor (Chile University, Chile) Specialist in Ecology and environmental education (Austral University, Chile) renowned ornithologist, with more than 30 years of experience in observing and educating on migratory shorebirds in the south of Chile. Austral University Professor in Puerto Montt, Chile.

José Cárdenas Vejar

Fond of any bird that soars through the skies and a tireless traveler. Passionate lover of the beauty of nature. His life has passed by many cities, but mainly Maullín city, Los Lagos region, which is a place surrounded by beautiful sites and intermittent habitat of diverse species, among which we can find adventurous birds that cross from the far north of the planet to nest in this paradisiacal place called Maullín. Computer Engineer, who has devoted most of his time to photography and professional audiovisual fulfillment. “Pepe”, as he is known among his acquaintances and friends, has developed this hobby of capturing birds with his camera, spending days trying to achieve the purest and finest image of those majestic living beings, bringing to our eyes the greatness of Nature, its colors and shapes, that we would never appreciate by watching their fleeting flight.

Daniela Ruz

Environmental engineer from the Universidad de Santiago de Chile. Specialist in environmental education and nature conservation with a focus on sustainable tourism. Holds a diploma in environmental restoration and rehabilitation from the University of Chile and is certified as a Wilderness First Responder (WFR Chile). With over 10 years of experience in implementing conservation and sustainable tourism projects, she is a specialized nature tourism guide with an emphasis on birdwatching, environmental education, and kayaking. She has participated in on-site visual inspections and the preparation of environmental monitoring reports for real estate projects, relevance consultations, and support in the preparation of environmental impact statements, as well as supervision of monitoring stations and report preparation.

Colaborates

Jaime Cárdenas
Musician, (Valparaíso University, Chile), post-graduate in Cultural management (Chile University), he has collaborated in the project implementation related to migratory shorebirds Conservation in Curaco de Vélez, Chiloé. He has had experience in the design and implementation of artistic activities, involving the community in the conservation of nature; connecting nature, art and local culture.

Francisco Brañas

Geographer, with more than 7 years of experience in bio-diversity conservation, natural resources, protected wild lands, native communities, socio-natural risks, sustainable tourism, environmental education, territorial planning, socio/rural development, management and system application on geographic information. He is an expert in using tools such as Arcgis 10.3, QGis; GvSig, ENVI (Software processing satellite images) and Global mapper.

Jaime Silva

Graphic designer from Universidad Santo Tomás with 10 years of experience in developing designs, layout, and production of various graphic materials in support of nature conservation projects, as well as social enterprises related to tourism and artisanal fishing. His expertise ranges from creating brand imagery and defining communication goals to producing the necessary materials for the consolidation and dissemination of initiatives or projects. He has collaborated with FCM for 10 years and is the creator of the image and designs for most of the foundation’s digital and printed products.