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Crisis in the Chilean Forestry Sector: A Cry for Alert Over Violence and Supply

Crisis in the Chilean Forestry Sector: A Cry for Alert Over Violence and Supply

In the latest edition of Conversando con la Acoforag, René Muñoz exposes the critical situation of the forestry sector, affected by violence and supply shortages, putting thousands of jobs at …

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The Largest Industrialized Housing Factory in Latin America Inaugurated in Lautaro

The Largest Industrialized Housing Factory in Latin America Inaugurated in Lautaro

This is Canada House, which has opened a new plant in the Industrial Park. The facilities required an investment of $25 million. The Minister of Housing attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony.The …

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Forest Fires: Coordination and Training Begin for Newly Elected Authorities to Prevent and Combat Fires

Forest Fires: Coordination and Training Begin for Newly Elected Authorities to Prevent and Combat Fires

The season coincides with the turnover of key positions ranging from the Governor's Office to municipalities, and even the regional directorate of CONAF.The wildfire season in the Biobío Region is …

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Timber Guilds Issue Urgent Call to Work Together to Value the Resource and the Sector

Timber Guilds Issue Urgent Call to Work Together to Value the Resource and the Sector

A discussion in the context of Expocorma addressed the properties of wood as a construction material, sector safety, the gender gap, and the importance of collaboration among different stakeholders."Wood: A …

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Conaf activates 'red button' between Coquimbo and La Araucanía due to high probability of forest fires

Conaf activates 'red button' between Coquimbo and La Araucanía due to high probability of forest fires

According to officials, these territories are the most vulnerable to the occurrence of forest fires, which is why the call is for prevention.The National Forestry Corporation (Conaf) activated the so-called …

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Regional Director of CONAF Bío Bío Resigns After Nearly 3 Years in the Position

Regional Director of CONAF Bío Bío Resigns After Nearly 3 Years in the Position

Rodrigo Jara, Regional Director of CONAF Bío Bío, submitted his resignation after 13 years with the institution and nearly 3 years in the directorship.Consequently, the executive leadership appointed forestry engineer …

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