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Chile Faces Winter Wildfires: A Constant Challenge

Chile Faces Winter Wildfires: A Constant Challenge

Ramón Figueroa, Assistant Manager of Fire Prevention and Protection at Arauco, warns about the new reality of year-round wildfires in Chile, emphasizing the need for adaptation and inter-institutional cooperation. Ramón …

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Arauco Drives $4.6 Billion Pulp Megaproject in Brazil

Arauco Drives $4.6 Billion Pulp Megaproject in Brazil

In contrast to the challenges in Chile, Arauco is advancing with the largest Chilean overseas investment for a pulp plant in Mato Grosso do Sul. The forestry company Arauco, part …

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Government plan: Forestry sector awaits financial instruments to increase plantations

Government plan: Forestry sector awaits financial instruments to increase plantations

The goal is to recover forest plantations affected by wildfires and develop a strategy to increase planting by small producers, enabling this industry to project itself into the future. The …

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James MacCarthy, Researcher: “It’s Highly Likely We’ll Continue to See an Increase in the Frequency and Severity of Wildfires”

James MacCarthy, Researcher: “It’s Highly Likely We’ll Continue to See an Increase in the Frequency and Severity of Wildfires”

The specialist discusses the causes behind wildfires, their impacts, and future risks. Deforestation, the recent El Niño phenomenon, and climate change are worsening the situation. James MacCarthy studies wildfires. As …

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Microbial reactivation techniques could restore soils devastated by wildfires

Microbial reactivation techniques could restore soils devastated by wildfires

The BioBennu project is one of the 12 winning proposals of the "Challenges for Post-Fire Recovery 2023" competition, organized by the Ministry of Science and ANID, and is led by …

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Forest shipments stagnant: A decade without breaking the $6 billion ceiling

Forest shipments stagnant: A decade without breaking the $6 billion ceiling

The impact of wildfires, insecurity, and plantation conditions are some of the factors explaining the poor performance, according to Corma. Low prices and international competition also play a role, as …

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