Josué Ramírez: The Craft That Keeps the Forest and Communities Moving

In southern Chile, where rural roads and forestry activity set the rhythm of the territory, the maintenance of forestry trucks plays a fundamental role in the functioning of the production chain. One of those who performs this work is Josué Ramírez, a forestry worker in La Araucanía, whose story was recently highlighted by the Forestry Contractors Association (Acoforag).

Through an audiovisual series shared on its digital platforms, Acoforag seeks to highlight the work of people who, from different trades, enable the daily operation of the sector. In this context, Josué shares his experience and the bond he has built with the territory where he grew up and carries out his work.

The mechanical maintenance of forestry trucks is a constant and strategic task, as it ensures the timely transport of wood from the forests to industrial plants, directly impacting local employment and the economy. "We connect the forest with the communities," Ramírez states in the audiovisual record, highlighting the sense of responsibility his work entails.

At Acoforag, we emphasize that this type of testimony helps make visible the human contribution behind forestry activity, valuing workers who, with skill and commitment, contribute to regional development and the sustenance of numerous communities in the south of the country.