Abstract

The central zone of Chile is currently exposed to various threats derived from historical land use, the increase in the frequency of wildfires, and the extension of non-native forest plantations. These factors have had a direct impact on the fragmentation of the native forest and the decrease in biodiversity in the region. These impacts are aggravated by the fact that only 10% of this area is protected under some category. The main challenge for the conservation of these ecosystems lies in increasing connectivity between forest fragments that have become isolated. Currently, strategies are being implemented to create natural corridors to connect these remaining forest fragments, thus preventing the isolation affecting ecosystem and species, including endangered native mammals such as Lycalopex fulvipes and Leopardus guigna. Participation of local and Indigenous communities is essential to advance public policies that promote management strategies capable of reducing biodiversity threats and promote landscape connectivity. © 2025 The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s).