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Crisis in the Timber Industry: Sawmills in Decline

Crisis in the Timber Industry: Sawmills in Decline

The timber industry is facing difficult times, with a concerning trend toward a decline in active sawmills and an increase in shuttered operations. The year 2023 has been particularly discouraging, …

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Ditch the Gasoline—It's Made of Wood: Chile's First Converted All-Electric Service Station Opens in Vitacura

Ditch the Gasoline—It's Made of Wood: Chile's First Converted All-Electric Service Station Opens in Vitacura

The first service station in Chile fully transformed from traditional fuels to 100% electric energy was inaugurated this morning, located on the Costanera Norte highway in the commune of Vitacura.The …

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Municipality of Penco Launches Forest Safety Plan with Firebreaks

Municipality of Penco Launches Forest Safety Plan with Firebreaks

The Municipality of Penco has launched the Forest Safety Plan: Firebreaks in Penco’s Inter-Zones, a key initiative for wildfire prevention in the commune. With municipal investment, 1,500 linear meters of …

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Former Conadi Directors and Their Views on Possible Proposals from the Commission for Peace and Understanding

Former Conadi Directors and Their Views on Possible Proposals from the Commission for Peace and Understanding

The former director of the National Corporation for Indigenous Development (Conadi), Luis Penchuleo, stated that the proposals from the Presidential Commission for Peace and Understanding must be validated by the …

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PDI arrests three individuals for timber theft in Los Ríos region: truck and chainsaw seized

PDI arrests three individuals for timber theft in Los Ríos region: truck and chainsaw seized

The Investigative Police arrested three men caught stealing timber from a forestry property in the commune of Corral, Los Ríos region.Specifically, the capture of the three individuals took place in …

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44,000-liter capacity is the key self-supporting pool to combat fires in Itata

44,000-liter capacity is the key self-supporting pool to combat fires in Itata

The National Forestry Corporation (Conaf) arranged the installation of a self-supporting pool with a capacity of 44,000 liters in the La Horca sector of the Quirihue commune, to provide water …

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