Kris Tompkins’ group bought a 174,500-acre Chilean ranch in 2004; it became a park in 2018

In 2004, Kris Tompkins' group purchased a 174,500-acre ranch in Chile with the aim of ecological restoration. The project aimed to revive native ecosystems, reduce livestock grazing impacts, and remove barriers hindering wildlife. In 2018, the project's success resulted in the creation of Patagonia National Park, expanding the conservation footprint in the region.