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Regional Fire Committee Reports Increase in Forest Fires in Arica
CONAF announced the formation of the Forest Fire Control Unit, with 8 full-time firefighters dedicated to combating fires starting in 2025. Forest fires have increased by 120%, most of them …
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Forest Contractors Reveal the Security Crisis in the Sector
René Muñoz Klock, manager of the Association of Forest Contractors, denounces the normalization of violence and organized crime in Chile's southern macrozone. The Chilean forestry industry has been under constant …
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Scientists Discover Unique Wood That Could Be Key in the Fight Against Climate Change
Tulip trees and Chinese tulip trees, belonging to the genus Liriodendron, have been found to possess a unique macrofibril structure that does not fit traditional hardwood or softwood categories. A …
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Forestry Shipments Grow 5% in the First Half of the Year
A combination of higher volumes and better pulp prices explained the result. China captured 36.5% of the shipments. Forestry exports recorded a 4.9% annual increase during the first half of …
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UBB Teaches Courses on Technological Characterization and Classification of Structural Wood to Regional SMEs
A total of six certified courses were conducted by the Universidad del Bío-Bío for professionals in the wood industry of the Region. This free initiative is part of the SME …
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Red alert in Río Hurtado: Wildfire out of control
Crews battle flames threatening populated areas, which have already consumed 40 hectares. A raging wildfire has prompted authorities to declare a red alert in the commune of Río Hurtado. The …
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