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Forestry Contractors Close 2024 with the Lowest Number of Arson Attacks in Seven Years

Forestry Contractors Close 2024 with the Lowest Number of Arson Attacks in Seven Years

One must go back to 2017, a season in which 14 arson attacks against forestry activities in the southern macrozone were reported, to find a year with fewer than 40 …

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Community Member Convicted for Attack on Forestal Arauco Estate Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison

Community Member Convicted for Attack on Forestal Arauco Estate Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison

The Oral Court of Cañete issued a guilty verdict for the crimes of arson and receiving stolen goods against José Ancán Díaz, prosecuted by the Public Ministry as responsible for …

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Electric and Forestry Companies Coordinate Actions to Prevent Fires

Electric and Forestry Companies Coordinate Actions to Prevent Fires

With the aim of preventing and mitigating the impacts of wildfires, the Forest Protection Department of the Chilean Wood Corporation – Corma, the Superintendency of Electricity and Fuels (SEC), and …

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Local Lawmakers Reveal Differences Stalling Discussion on Fire Law

Local Lawmakers Reveal Differences Stalling Discussion on Fire Law

The proposed legislation aims to clearly establish criteria and responsibilities for the prevention, combat, and recovery from wildfires in the country.With no clear certainty about the approval of the Fire …

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Biobío and Brazil Agree on Strategic Alliance to Lead in Bioenergy in Latin America

Biobío and Brazil Agree on Strategic Alliance to Lead in Bioenergy in Latin America

The project promoted by Infor aims to diversify the bioenergy matrix, improve the competitiveness of local producers, and create business opportunities, with key collaboration from Brazilian universities.The Biobío Region is …

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Forestry Shipments Rise, But Concerns Over Fires Grow

Forestry Shipments Rise, But Concerns Over Fires Grow

Sector forecasts a 15% increase in exports this year. "Over the past decade, Chile has lost around 35,000 hectares annually due to mega-fires," said Rodrigo O'Ryan, president of Corma.Chile's forestry …

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