Author name: Regenerative Fibersof Patagonia

Wildlife Conservation Society Argentina outlines the general guidelines for the recommended methodology to promote regenerative livestock management. Over the past century, high livestock densities introduced into the Patagonian steppe, combined with extensive management practices that failed to consider the dynamics of forage production, have negatively impacted soil health, wildlife, and vegetation—and, consequently, the livelihoods of […]

From October 13th to 17th, Textile Exchange, a global non-profit driving beneficial impacts for climate and nature across the fashion, textile and apparel industry, hosted its annual conference in Lisbon, Portugal. Under the theme “Shifting Landscapes”, the event brought together specialists from all areas of the global supply system, including producers, suppliers, brands and retailers.

With the support of WCS Argentina, a group of students from the Escuela Taller Laura Vicuña from Junín de los Andes had the unique experience of participating in professional internships alongside renowned textile designers who promote the sustainable use of natural fibers from Patagonia. Luz Jofré, Tatiana Joubert, Milagros Cañuqueo, Celeste Pizarro, Juliana Aguilera, Virginia

They arrived from Scotland in 1878 and have been dedicated to sheep and cattle production for four generations. Together with WCS Argentina, they promote regenerative and wildlife-friendly management with the aim of restoring and conserving Patagonia’s natural grasslands. Brothers Juan and Esteban Gallie manage 121,500 hectares of land in Chubut and Santa Cruz and are

This iconic Argentine feline plays an essential ecological role in the environment, but it also faces death in retaliation or as a preventive measure because its presence can pose a threat to livestock farming activities, particularly those related to the production of natural fibers. WCS Argentina promotes non-lethal deterrent methods of livestock protection, such as

This innovative approach seeks to apply different techniques to maintain healthy soils and ensure improved long-term livestock production, restoring ecosystems. By adding wildlife friendly techniques,WCS Argentina has supported farmers on the transition to regenerative farming on more than 300,000 hectares in Patagonia and is now expanding the project to the Caldenal in the center of

This new course is now part of the official teaching program at the textile technical high school located in Junín de los Andes. Students participate in activities with specialists from WCS Argentina, with the goal of increasing their knowledge about the connection between textile products, raw materials, and the environment. On Thursday, May 22nd, authorities

Over the past year and a half, three valuable records of this feline have been obtained in areas where natural fiber producers implement wildlife-friendly livestock techniques. The Andean cat (Leopardus jacobita) is a small feline known for its striking fur with vertical spots and a proportionally long tail. Its populations are scarce and fragmented across

On November 19th and 20th, WCS Argentina and Wildlife Friendly Enterprise Network participated in the international textile event Future Fabrics Expo, held in New York City, to showcase natural fibers produced through regenerative and wildlife-friendly livestock practices. The event aimed to present innovations in materials and production methods in the textile industry from various parts

Alejandra stands out from the first moment when, to introduce herself, she states: “I’m a conservationist who uses textile design as a vehicle for creating a more just world for all the life-forms that inhabit it.” The creator of Cubreme is an artist, teacher, and activist with the determination of someone who believes in her