Fernando Ramón Gavito Pérez is a committed conservationist with more than 19 years of experience and values working cooperatively with communities. He’s a biologist with a Master’s in Administration & Public Policy.

Previous to Terra, he was Area Director of the Sierra de Manantlán Biosphere Reserve in the states of Jalisco and Colima for eight years. Prior to that, he was Director of the Tutuaca and Papigochic Flora and Fauna Protection Areas, in the state of Chihuahua.

He participated in the first release of the Mexican wolf in the states of Sonora and Chihuahua; coordinated the reintroduction of bison in Chihuahua with The Nature Conservancy and National University of Mexico; and lead Mexico’s largest prescribed burn (313 acres) in temperate forests to restore the habitat of migratory hummingbirds in western Mexico.

During his tenure as Director of a protected natural area, he fostered and strengthened alliances with more than 50 stakeholders, increasing conservation and restoration efforts in the area. 

“Taking the Executive Direction position is a big commitment. I’m excited to share my experience successfully managing protected areas and creating conservation alliances. I’m especially interested in continuing the important work that César and the entire team have developed for over 10 years. We will also strengthen alliances with local key stakeholders and continue to position the organization nationally and internationally.”