Rules and Recommendations

RULES and RECOMMENDATIONS

The preservation and protection of the natural and cultural heritage of our country depend on our actions and consciousness. Collaborate with us by following the rules and recommendations given at the Protected Areas.

Ask park rangers for information about authorized places and recommendations to perform any kind of activity.

HELP US TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE NATURE IN CHILE

LEY 21.600 (Servicio de Biodiversidad y Áreas Protegidas) / Copilot translation from original text.

ARTICLE 108. Prohibitions in protected areas. It is prohibited for any person not involved in the administration of the protected area to:

a) Remove or extract leaf litter, peat, firewood, rocks, sand, or gravel.

b) Intimidate, feed, hunt, fish, capture, extract, mistreat, injure, or kill native wildlife specimens.

c) Destroy nests, resting places, breeding or rearing sites, or perform actions that interfere with or prevent the completion of the reproductive cycle of native species.

d) Cut or uproot specimens of plants, algae, fungi, or lichens.

e) Collect eggs, seeds, flowers, or fruits.

f) Introduce specimens of native or exotic species and transgenic species, pollen, seeds, or transgenic propagules.

g) Introduce livestock or other domestic animals.

h) Cause noise, light, or atmospheric pollution.

i) Release, empty, or deposit waste in places not designated for this purpose.

j) Release, empty, or deposit hazardous substances in water systems or soil.

k) Alter the conditions of a protected area or its components through occupation, plowing, cutting, uprooting, or similar actions.

l) Alter, remove, scratch, destroy, or extract items or other elements significant to the indigenous communities living in the protected areas.

m) Alter, remove, scratch, destroy, or extract items or other elements of historical or archaeological significance.

n) Interrupt, block, alter, or drain bodies or courses of water, including wetlands.

ñ) Scratch, destroy, or remove signage and information boards, and install advertising signs.

o) Cause damage to the facilities or natural heritage existing in the area.

p) Use or carry weapons.

q) Stay overnight, eat, light fires, set up camps, park, anchor, or transit in places or sites that are not designated for such purposes

r) Enter protected areas without having paid the entrance fee, if applicable.

s) Move in motorized or non-motorized vehicles in places not designated for these purposes.

t) Fly drones.

ARTICLE 120. Sanctions. Violations of this law may be subject to any of the following sanctions:

In the case of very serious violations:

a) Fine of up to 15,000 monthly tax units

b) Full restitution of the benefits obtained as a private protected area pursuant to the provisions of letters a), b), and c) of Article 105.

c) Termination or expiration of the concession or permit, as appropriate, without any right to compensation.

d) Temporary prohibition of entry to protected areas, between five and fifteen years.

In the case of serious violations:

a) Fine of up to 10,000 monthly tax units.

b) Partial restitution of the benefits obtained as a private protected area pursuant to the provisions of letters a), b), and c) of Article 105.

c) Suspension of the concession or permit, which may not exceed half of the granted time.

d) Temporary prohibition of entry to protected areas, between five and ten years.

In the case of minor violations:

a) Fine of up to 1,000 monthly tax units.

b) Provision of services for the benefit of a protected area, if the offender consents to it.

The specific sanction will be determined based on the following criteria or elements:

a) Severity and consequences of the act or importance of the danger caused.

b) The number of people whose health could have been affected by the violation.

c) The economic benefit obtained from the violation.

d) Economic capacity of the offender.

e) Cooperation provided by the offender to the Service before or during the investigation.

f) Intentionality in the commission of the violation.

g) Degree of participation in the act, action, or omission constituting the violation.

LEAVE NO TRACE

• Remember that the main principle is avoiding risks. Prevention is fundamental, and self-care and planning your trips are the most important points.
• Set your tent and cook ONLY at properly authorized and designated areas.
• Free campfires are strictly prohibited under any circumstance (Law N° 20.653).
• Do not expose yourself to legal actions and expulsion from the protected area or even deportation in case of foreigners.
• Observe the trails closing time. Check in at every park ranger station.
  Take all the litter out of the protected area.
• Always follow park ranger instructions.
• Notify or inform about any dangerous behavior or situation.

PREVENT FOREST FIRES

• Campfires are strictly prohibited, except In designated areas, and under appropriate conditions.
• Causing risk of forest fires is penalized with fine, jail or even deportation in case of foreigners.
• When using fire in authorized places, take into consideration the weather conditions and safety measures. Consider a place protected from the wind and avoid using fire under hazardous circumstances.
• Campfires must be under constant supervision and a safe distance from any type of fuel.
• When the campfire is no longer in use, thoroughly check that it was effectively extinguished.
• DO NOT Under any circumstances use fire in unauthorized places.
• It is strictly prohibited to smoke inside Protected Areas.
• In case of forest fires, follow park rangers’ instructions.
• In case you are near a forest fire do not act on your own. Stay away from fire and notify the situation to park rangers.
• Do not use fire to burn litter or food waste.
• Always keep water, sand or dirt for emergencies.
• Candles are strictly prohibited.
• In case you see any signal of a forest fire, immediately notify:
  • 130 CONAF
  • 132 FIREFIGHTERS
  • 133 POLICE FORCE
  • 134 CIVIL POLICE FORCE

PROTECT OUR NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE

Help us to preserve and protect the natural heritage and to protect the wildness of our flora and fauna, considering the following tips:

• Pets or domestic animals are not allowed in protected areas.
• Drive safely at moderate speed and with extreme attention to avoid accidents or disturb the local flora and fauna.
• Don’t make unnecessary noises.
• Do not feed wild animals.
• Take all the litter out of the Protected Areas.
• Do not remove or damage archaeological, paleontological or historical remains.

TREKKING

The list of necessary items that you must take with you to perform trekking is the following:

• Map of the trail (brochures of the trail or authorized tracks).
• Global positioning system (GPS) or compass.
• A small backpack with some supplies and a first aid kit.
• Appropriate hiking shoes that provide suitable support and have appropriate soles.
• Avoid wearing sandals, sport shoes or shoes with smooth soles.
• Clothes in accordance to the location and weather conditions.
• Sunglasses, hat and sun screen lotions to protect yourself against UV rays.
• An adequate amount of water.
• Hiking is an activity that along with the environmental conditions, involves a high risk of suffering accidents and possible problems if the appropriate preventive and security measures are not taken.

Consider the following recommendations:

• Ask park rangers for information on the places you are planning to visit or go to the information offices available at the protected areas.
• Carefully read information signs found along the trails.
• Do not leave the trails or take short cuts. Avoid the creation of alternative paths that not only erode the soil but also can disorient other hikers.
• If you are interested in filming or taking photos and to avoid possible accidents, pay attention to the place when searching for the perfect image.
• Consider the journey time and travel always during the day. In case you have doubts, ask park rangers or authorized guides.
• Take liquids and food in small amounts and at regular intervals.
• Finally, remember hiking is fun. Enjoy the natural beauty.

SELF-CARE MEASURES

In case of accidents:

• Take actions as soon as an accident occurs and stay calm.
• Provide first aid only if you are trained to do so and if it is absolutely necessary.
• Immediately request help from park rangers or call on any emergency phones.
• Do not leave the injured person alone. If necessary, mark the exact location for rescue teams.
• Once the accident is reported, you must remain available for rescue teams in case they need your collaboration.

EMERGENCY PHONES

• 130 CONAF
• 131 AMBULANCE
• 132 FIREFIGHTERS
• 133 POLICE FORCE

Your safety is our concern, but it is your responsibility