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Acoforag Responds to Mulchén Mayor: "Enough of Cheap Populism"

Acoforag Responds to Mulchén Mayor: "Enough of Cheap Populism"

In an interview with a newspaper from the Biobío Region, the municipal leader claimed that "the forestry sector does not generate significant job opportunities for the commune." The statement made …

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Experts from Conaf and Corma Assessed the 2023–2024 Wildfire Season

Experts from Conaf and Corma Assessed the 2023–2024 Wildfire Season

During the meeting, which brought together four regions of the country, the reduction in territorial impact was highlighted. The goal is to strengthen coordination and guide prevention efforts. Enhancing preventive …

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President of Corma's Forest Protection Department stated that wildfire figures remain concerning

President of Corma's Forest Protection Department stated that wildfire figures remain concerning

In "Conversando con la Acoforag," Ramón Figueroa stated that the wildfire season has left alarming figures and questioned the effectiveness of prevention and firefighting policies. Chile's wildfire season has ended …

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36,000 Forestry Jobs Lost in 10 Years in Biobío Reported

36,000 Forestry Jobs Lost in 10 Years in Biobío Reported

Security, wildfires, sawmill closures are some of the factors identified by the sector. However, exports grew by nearly 8% in 2023. 36,000 forestry jobs have been lost in the last …

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Forestry sector reports severe crisis with loss of 3,200 jobs per year and decline in plantations

Forestry sector reports severe crisis with loss of 3,200 jobs per year and decline in plantations

René Muñoz, manager of Acoforag, agreed with CMPC's stance. He added that "the lack of progress in forestry incentives to recover burned forest areas over the last seven years, along …

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Timber Guilds: "We Are Destined to Disappear Unless Urgent Measures Are Taken"

Timber Guilds: "We Are Destined to Disappear Unless Urgent Measures Are Taken"

● The Futuro Madera network categorically rejected the statements made by the Minister of Agriculture, who claimed that there is no actual "retreat" of the forestry industry. The guilds grouped …

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