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Josué Ramírez: The Invisible Craft Keeping the Forest Heart of La Araucanía in Motion

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In southern Chile, where gravel roads and the scent of pine define the everyday landscape, Josué Ramírez embodies an essential yet often overlooked role: the maintenance of forest trucks. His quiet, steady work ensures that timber is transported from the forests to industrial plants, sustaining a productive chain that gives life to hundreds of communities in La Araucanía.

The Association of Forestry Contractors (Acoforag) sought to highlight his story as part of an audiovisual series dedicated to those who make the daily operation of the sector possible. In the video, shared across their digital platforms, Josué shares his experience and the deep connection he feels with the land where he grew up and works.

"We connect the forest with the communities," he says proudly, summarizing the sense of belonging that drives him. For him, every mechanical inspection or repair not only extends the life of a machine but also secures the livelihood of families and the development of a region that beats to the rhythm of forestry activity.

At a time when the industry often makes headlines for statistics or controversies, testimonies like that of Josué Ramírez refocus attention on what is essential: the people who, with effort and skill, keep the Chilean forestry sector running while nurturing the bond between work, community, and the land that surrounds them.