Launch of Our ATE230028 Anillo Project: Eco-Sound Chronicles.
We are excited to announce the launch of “Eco-Sound Chronicles,” an original initiative from our ATE230028 Anillo Project! This series of audio recordings is a unique creation that captures and shares the distinctive sounds of Chile’s protected areas, offering a unique window into the heart of our natural ecosystems.
Explore Nature Through Sound.
Have you ever felt the magic of listening to the sounds of the forest? The Eco-Sound Chronicles are high-quality recordings that document and preserve the soundscapes of protected and sensitive areas. Created to foster environmental awareness and ecotourism, these chronicles allow listeners to experience the diversity and beauty of Chilean nature without leaving home.
xplore Our First Episode: Eco-Sound Chronicle of Vilches Alto.
Immerse yourself in the enveloping sounds of Vilches Alto with the first installment of our Eco-Sound Chronicles series. This episode, produced entirely by our team, takes you on an auditory journey through the Altos de Lircay National Park and the surrounding native forests, capturing everything from the murmur of the rivers to the dawn chorus of birds.
Second Eco-Sound Chronicle: Discover the Southern Temperate Forest at the Nonguén Natural Reserve
Dive into one of the last remnants of the Temperate Forest of the Coastal Mountain Range through this episode of Eco-Sound Chronicles. It takes you on an auditory journey through the Nonguén Natural Reserve, located near Concepción, where the mysticism of the forest and the diversity of its inhabitants are revealed in every sound captured by our microphones.
Connection with Nature
This Eco-Chronicle is not just a recording; it is an invitation to reflect on the importance of these ecosystems and our relationship with them. As you listen, we invite you to consider how each element of the forest contributes to an interconnected whole that is vital for our own existence.
With each episode of Eco-Sound Chronicles, we aim to foster greater appreciation and respect for our natural ecosystems. The Nonguén Natural Reserve is a critical area for conservation, and through this sonic immersion, we hope to inspire actions and support for its ongoing preservation.
We invite you to fully immerse yourself in this unique auditory experience. Listen to the complete episode and join us on this sonic journey to discover and preserve the magic of the Southern Temperate Forest.
Third Eco-Chronicle: Awakening at Lake Vichuquén
In this installment of our Eco-Chronicles we travel to the Maule Region, to immerse ourselves in the morning sounds of Lake Vichuquén. At dawn, the lake ecosystem awakens and invites us to listen to the life that intertwines in every corner of this natural landscape.
A natural concert
Birds greet the new day while the calm waters reflect the interconnectedness of life. Through the recording of this soundscape, we explore the species that inhabit this ecosystem, their interactions and the biological richness that sustains the memory of the territory.
Between beauty and threats
Beyond the auditory delight, this chronicle seeks to raise awareness about the challenges facing Lake Vichuquén. The impact of climate change, human pressures and the transformation of the environment put local biodiversity at risk. Each sound captured becomes a call to value and protect our ecosystems.
A sensory and reflective experience
This episode reminds us that listening is also a way of caring. The soundscapes reveal not only the beauty of the lake, but also the urgency of preserving it.
Listen to the third Eco-Chronicle and join us in this awakening that unites science, art and environmental awareness.
Fourth Eco-Chronicle: Sounds of the Coastal Dryland
In this installment of our Eco-Chronicles we continue our exploration of the agroecosystems of the Maule Region. This time, the ANID ATE230028 - Ecos of Climate Change Rings Project team takes us to the coastal drylands, also known as dry land, in the Cauquenes River basin and the town of the same name.
Dryland soundscape
Through an auditory journey, we present a unique sound panorama that reflects the dynamics of this ecosystem characterized by its relationship with traditional agricultural practices and its unique biodiversity. In the recording we distinguish the sounds of an unirrigated vineyard and the surroundings of the Church of San Alfonso, elements that are part of the living memory of the territory.
Heritage and challenges
The coastal dryland is an agroecosystem that sustains agricultural practices inherited for generations, and today faces the impacts of climate change and human pressures on resources. The EcoChronicle seeks to make this agroecological heritage visible, showing how sounds also convey stories of resilience and adaptation.
Listen and reflect
Each sound recording becomes an invitation to value and protect the rural landscapes of Maule, recognizing that they are home not only to biodiversity, but also to culture and memory.
Listen to the Coastal Drylands Eco-Chronicle and join us on this journey where hearing becomes a bridge between territory, history and conservation.
Fifth Eco-Chronicle: The Maule Region in Sounds and Landscapes
In this episode of the Eco-Chronicles of the ANID ATE230028 - Echoes of Climate Change Project, we delve into the landscapes and geography of the Maule Region, a territory where mountain ranges, coastal lakes, dry lands and native forests coexist.
Geographic and biological diversity
The tour leads us to understand the distribution of native forests and protected areas, exploring the ecological richness of the region. The sounds captured in the field reflect the presence of rivers, streams and birds that inhabit the different ecosystems, in a natural mosaic that connects the mountain with the sea.
Climate, accidents and territories
The episode also provides key information on the region's geographic features, delimitations and climates. This context allows us to understand how local ecosystems articulate with human dynamics and how they are affected by climate change and socio-environmental transformations.
An invitation to know and care for
More than a descriptive exercise, this Eco-Chronicle is a call to recognize the importance of Maule as a space of memory, biodiversity and natural heritage. Listening to its soundscapes is also an act of awareness and care.
Join us on this sonorous journey through the Maule Region and discover how geography, nature and culture intertwine in a unique territory of Chile.
Sixth Eco-Chronicle: Sounds and Knowledge of Potrero Grande
In this new installment of our Eco-Chronicles we delve into the Maulina foothills, specifically in Potrero Grande, a rural jewel located 30 km from Curicó. There, the Colorado River meanders between mountains and waterfalls whisper stories that speak of nature, memory and resilience.
(eco)²-cultural practices and beekeeping
As part of the ANID ATE230028 - Ecos of Climate Change Project, we conducted fieldwork to learn about the practices and knowledge of local beekeepers. This episode explores how climate change is influencing beekeeping and the balance of this foothill ecosystem.
Traditional Ecological Knowledge
The eco-chronicle gathers knowledge passed down through generations, where beekeeping is not only production, but also a way of caring for and reading nature. These testimonies are part of the Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), a biocultural heritage that strengthens the adaptation and resilience of rural communities in the face of environmental challenges.
A window to living heritage
The sounds of the river, birds and beehives intertwine with local voices, offering a sensory and reflective experience. Potrero Grande reminds us that every agroecological practice is also an act of conservation and resistance.
Listen to the Eco-Chronicle of Potrero Grande and join us in this sonorous journey where territory, memory and nature dialogue in times of climate change.
Seventh Eco-Chronicle: Chome Cove, among whaling ruins and vibrant coastal life
In this installment we move to Caleta Chome, a coastal corner of the Hualpén peninsula that combines historical memory, biodiversity and community resistance.
From the whaler to the Nature Sanctuary
In the past, Chome was an important whaling center. Today, its industrial ruins coexist with a present marked by artisanal fishing, local tourism, seaweed harvesting and the conservation of marine ecosystems. Integrated into the Hualpén Nature Sanctuary, the cove represents the transformation of an extractive past into a present of ecological reconnection.
Memory, biodiversity and community
This coastal landscape surprises for its extraordinary biodiversity: sightings of cetaceans, wetlands rich in life, seabirds and streams that flow into the sea. Walking among its trails and rocks is to walk through a space where history is still alive, in dialogue with the communities that today sustain sustainable practices and local knowledge.
A sensory experience
The ANID ATE230028 - Ecos of Climate Change Rings Project team was in the field documenting flora, fauna and soundscapes that reveal the vitality of the ecosystem. This Eco-Chronicle is a sonic journey that intertwines memory, ecology and community in the same territory.
Listen to the full episode in our podcast and join us on this tour of Chome, where the sea holds both the traces of the past and the keys to a sustainable future.
Eighth Sound Echo-Chronicle: Voices from the Cauquenes Heritage Fair
In this new installment we begin Year 3 of the ANID ATE230028 - Echoes of Climate Change Project by visiting one of the most vibrant and significant spaces in the interior drylands of the Maulino region: the Cauquenes heritage fair, a meeting point where community life is expressed through its sounds, colors, trades and knowledge.
A sound portrait of the territory
Eco-Chronicle N°8 immerses us in the daily energy of the fair: the exchange between local producers, the movement of fruits, vegetables and crafts, and the voices that shape this traditional municipal market. Each sound captured reveals the vitality of a space that preserves historic agricultural practices and keeps community networks alive.
Agro-climatic landscape transformations
In addition to touring this emblematic market, we gathered key information about the Cauquén territory:
- transformations in agroforestry production,
- changes in local hydrography,
- and the scenario of the agro-climatic system of the commune.
These data provide insight into how climate change is impacting rural livelihoods and how the community is adapting to new environmental challenges.
Listen, observe and connect
This Eco-Chronicle is an invitation to experience the territory through sound: a journey that articulates culture, environment and living memory. From the fair to its productive landscapes, Cauquenes is presented as a place where environmental transformations dialogue with human stories and local knowledge.
Listen to the full episode on our podcast and join us as we begin Year 3, where we continue to explore the relationships between rural communities, biodiversity and climate change.