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New Helicopter Landing Points to Strengthen Firefighting Efforts in Biobío

New Helicopter Landing Points to Strengthen Firefighting Efforts in Biobío

The Airports Directorate of the Ministry of Public Works announced the upcoming activation of three emergency helicopter landing points at the María Dolores aerodrome in Los Ángeles.With an investment of …

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Municipalities of Greater Concepción prepare for wildfire risk this summer

Municipalities of Greater Concepción prepare for wildfire risk this summer

Wildfires have become a structural threat for Chile, and the Biobío Region currently concentrates most of the vulnerability. According to CONAF data, the area affected by fire nationwide increased by …

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Biodiversity: The Engine of Forest Growth in Humid Climates

Biodiversity: The Engine of Forest Growth in Humid Climates

Tree biodiversity not only beautifies the landscape but is also a crucial factor for forest growth in humid climates, according to cutting-edge research conducted by the University of Michigan in …

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Study Warns That Wildfire Smoke Contains Dangerous Pollutants

Study Warns That Wildfire Smoke Contains Dangerous Pollutants

Wildfire smoke contains pollutants hazardous to health, including fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which has been linked to increased mortality and morbidity.A new study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health …

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Community Planting Strengthens Nothofagus Conservation and Intergenerational Legacy

Community Planting Strengthens Nothofagus Conservation and Intergenerational Legacy

The University of Concepción held a community planting event in the ex situ conservation area of the UdeC Nature Campus, an initiative that brought together retired members of the institution …

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Biobío's Forestry Exports Show Resilience Amid Regional Downturn

Biobío's Forestry Exports Show Resilience Amid Regional Downturn

Although the Biobío Region's total exports recorded a year-on-year drop of 22.9% in June, the forestry sector remained one of the pillars of export activity, even showing slight growth in …

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