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Forestry Contractors Demand "Maximum Penalties" for Companies Allegedly Purchasing Stolen Timber from Occupied Lands

Forestry Contractors Demand "Maximum Penalties" for Companies Allegedly Purchasing Stolen Timber from Occupied Lands

The manager of the Association of Forestry Contractors, René Muñoz, stated that "we found this to be a dark spot in what is happening because these companies—without naming them—are the …

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Forestry Contractors Expect Improved Working Conditions Due to New National Legislation

Forestry Contractors Expect Improved Working Conditions Due to New National Legislation

According to the manager of the Association of Forestry Contractors A.G., the commission of these types of crimes has dangerously increased informality levels in Chile. A spokesperson for forestry service …

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Forestry Contractors Filed a Complaint Against the State of Chile Before the ILO

Forestry Contractors Filed a Complaint Against the State of Chile Before the ILO

Acoforag invoked Convention 187 of the International Labour Organization, which ensures safety and health in the workplace. "That is not the case for forestry workers," criticized union leader René Muñoz. …

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We Sue the State of Chile

We Sue the State of Chile

Since 2014, forestry contractors have been suffering terrorist violence from armed groups and illicit associations in four regions of the southern part of the country, from Biobío to Los Lagos, …

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“Timber Theft Distorts the Development of Arauco Province and the Legitimacy of the Mapuche Cause”

“Timber Theft Distorts the Development of Arauco Province and the Legitimacy of the Mapuche Cause”

Humberto Toro: Presidential Delegate of Arauco Province, Biobío Region “Timber theft distorts the development of Arauco Province and the legitimacy of the Mapuche cause” For the past couple of years, …

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Students from over 30 countries learned about Chile's forestry model and sustainability challenges

Students from over 30 countries learned about Chile's forestry model and sustainability challenges

100 leading global students gathered at the "International Forestry Students Symposium Chile 2022," where they explored Chile's forestry model and celebrated the 50th anniversary of this worldwide meeting of forestry …

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