Our Team.

Puyu Sacha is led by a highly specialized multidisciplinary team united by a single mission: the long-term protection of one of Peru’s most valuable cloud forest ecosystems.

Our team brings together internationally trained scientists, forest biodiversity experts, sustainable development strategists, conservation technologists, and field logistics specialists. This combination of academic excellence, real-world expedition experience, and advanced environmental technology ensures that every action within the reserve is guided by scientific rigor and ecological responsibility.

From forest ecology research and biodiversity documentation to drone-based environmental monitoring and responsible visitation design, our team operates with a conservation-first mindset — where protection, knowledge generation, and sustainability are not complementary goals, but core operational principles.

At Puyu Sacha, leadership is not symbolic. It is active, evidence-based, and committed to safeguarding ecological resilience for future generations.

Carlos Reynel

Lead Scientific Advisor – Forest Biodiversity

Carlos is a Forest Engineer with an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Biology. A senior professor and specialist in dendrology, forest biodiversity, and ethnobotany, he has contributed extensively to the scientific understanding of Peru’s montane forests.

At Puyu Sacha, he provides high-level scientific oversight, strengthening biodiversity documentation and conservation planning.

Daniel Reynoso

Senior Advisor – Sustainable Land & Innovation Systems

Daniel is an Agronomist and Master in Plant Breeding with more than 25 years of experience in agricultural research, innovation systems, and rural development initiatives.

At Puyu Sacha, he contributes strategic expertise in sustainable land-use planning and biodiversity-compatible management systems.

Claudia Torres

Director of Sustainable Tourism & Community Engagement

Claudia specializes in sustainable tourism and responsible visitor management. She leads the development of low-impact visitation models aligned with conservation principles and long-term sustainability.

David Segurado

Expedition Logistics & Drone Conservation Specialist

David is a licensed RPAS drone pilot and expedition logistics specialist with over 25 years of experience in field coordination and conservation-focused expeditions across Peru.

At Puyu Sacha, he integrates drone technology and aerial imaging to support ecosystem monitoring and biodiversity protection.