Voices of the Forest: Nolberto Pardo, the driver who connects the forested south

On the routes of southern Chile, forestry transport doesn't just move wood; it carries the effort of entire communities. Nolberto Pardo's story reflects the commitment, environmental responsibility, and human value behind one of the country's most important productive chains.

From the first light of dawn, the engine is already running. For Nolberto Pardo, a driver in the forestry sector, rural roads and the routes of southern Chile are much more than an ordinary journey: they are his way of life. With humility, perseverance, and vast experience behind the wheel, Nolberto is responsible daily for transporting pine and eucalyptus wood from operational sites to collection centers and industrial plants.

His work, often carried out in silence, is essential to the productive machinery. Beyond moving tons of cargo, the role of forestry drivers is strategic, as they act as a vital bridge between isolated territories, local communities, and major centers of industrial development.

A deep connection with the environment

For Nolberto, the forest transcends the notion of a simple workspace.

"It's part of you," he affirms with conviction.

This vision synthesizes the relationship of respect and sense of belonging that many workers in the industry develop with nature. Far from viewing the activity in purely extractive terms, the driver emphasizes the collective value of the productive process and the need to protect the environment:

"Every load we carry is the fruit of many people's work, but also of a natural resource that we cannot take for granted."

His words reflect a sensitivity in tune with the current priorities of the forestry sector, where responsible management of the territory has become an ethical and operational requirement.

Humanizing the industry

In a global scenario where sustainability and environmental care are urgent, Nolberto Pardo's story brings a human face to an industry that is often analyzed only through figures, export indices, or harvested hectares. Behind every truck on the road, there are traditional trades, families, and a deep rootedness in the geography of southern Chile.

The Association of Forestry Contractors (Acoforag) highlights the importance of rescuing and disseminating this type of testimony. Through the experience of workers like Nolberto, the aim is to make the sector's economic dynamism visible and, at the same time, promote the shared responsibility of caring for, conserving, and projecting native forests and sustainable plantations into the future.