Sofia Heinonen is an Argentine conservationist and ecoutourism entrepreneur.

Heinonen is CEO of Rewilding Argentina,[1] which continues work started by Douglas Tompkins and Kris Tompkins.[2] The action is turning private land into protected national parks, reintroducing native species to restore ecosystems and building sustainable ecotourism.

In December 2022 she was chosen as one of the BBC's 100 women.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Meet your host Journeys with Purpose
  2. ↑ Sofía Heinonen. La guerrera que lucha por la vuelta del yaguareté a los Esteros del Iberá Revista Veterinaria Argentina. 2020.
  3. ↑ "BBC 100 Women 2022: Who is on the list this year? - BBC News". News. Retrieved 2022-12-08.


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