There are stories that are born from the land, grow alongside the forest, and are built over generations. Stories of effort, belonging, and love for the place where one lives. One of them is the story of Primo Retamal and his mother, Alba Villanueva, a family deeply connected to the commune of Tirúa.
Their life reflects a relationship that goes far beyond forestry work. It is the testimony of people who have built their history around the territory, being part of a community where the forest, families, and productive activities are part of the same reality.
Over the years, Primo and Alba have closely witnessed the changes, challenges, and opportunities of rural life, contributing from their experience and dedication to an activity that connects people with their environment and with the development of their community.
Their lives also reflect the value of family roots, of the knowledge passed down between generations, and of that special bond with the land that is built over time, through work, and through daily commitment.
Today, when sustainability and the coexistence between productive activities and the environment are fundamental challenges, stories like that of Primo and Alba remind us that behind the forest there are also people, families, and communities that are part of its history.
At Acoforag we want to highlight and share these testimonies, because talking about the forestry sector also means talking about those who live in the territories, about their experiences, their dreams, and their contribution to local development.
Because the forest is not only made of trees: it is also made of stories, of families, and of people who have found in the land their home, their work, and their way of life.
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