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After 500 Attacks, Forestry Contractors Urge Government to Dismantle Violent Groups in Its Final Year

After 500 Attacks, Forestry Contractors Urge Government to Dismantle Violent Groups in Its Final Year

On Wednesday, February 26, in the commune of Los Sauces, north of La Araucanía, an arson attack on a forestry operation destroyed four pieces of machinery. The group of masked …

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The Key Role of Forest Biomass in Energy Sustainability

The Key Role of Forest Biomass in Energy Sustainability

The recently published "2024 Firewood Characterization Report" by CONAF provides a critical diagnosis of the sector. The study, conducted across 584 storage sites between the Maule and Aysén regions, revealed …

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Forestal Arauco Commissions Renewable Energy Plant in Misiones, Argentina

Forestal Arauco Commissions Renewable Energy Plant in Misiones, Argentina

The forestry company Arauco received authorization from the Argentine national government to operate as a self-generator at its new 39 MW (megawatt) thermal power plant in the Misiones city of …

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La Araucanía: Criminal Gang Dedicated to Timber Theft Dismantled

La Araucanía: Criminal Gang Dedicated to Timber Theft Dismantled

Detectives from the Anti-Narcotics and Organized Crime Brigade (BRIANCO) of Temuco successfully dismantled a criminal gang involved in timber theft, threats, and violations of the Weapons Law in La Araucanía. …

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Paraguay's Forestry Export Starts 2025 with US$5 Million

Paraguay's Forestry Export Starts 2025 with US$5 Million

Over recent years (2021-2025), the main forestry products exported by Paraguay were charcoal, plywood, and sawn wood. In the first case, an average volume of 8,062 tons was shipped during …

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Nearly 10,000 hectares saved in the precordillera wildfire

Nearly 10,000 hectares saved in the precordillera wildfire

Today marks exactly 14 days since the wildfire known as "San Patricio" began in the precordillera of the Ñuble region, which has burned 1,227 hectares of native forest.During the afternoon …

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