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Closure of El Colorado Sawmill: Union Seeks Labor Retraining Measures
The president of the workers' organization, Cristian Meza, emphasized that they will seek alternatives through the Government following the announcement of the cessation of operations in Curanilahue. Despair among workers …
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After Arauco's mill closure in Curanilahue, industry groups warn 100 more sawmills will cease operations due to lack of forest resources
Industry organizations estimate that around 30 contractor companies have gone bankrupt or halted operations due to the shortage of forest plantations, wildfires, and security issues. The crisis in the forestry …
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Drones, Sensors, and Satellites: The Fight Against Wildfires in the Digital Era
In today's world, geospatial technologies or geoinformatics are emerging as essential tools for the persistence of forest ecosystems. Wildfires, fueled by the climate crisis and the high temperatures characteristic of …
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“There’s a feeling of abandonment”: Mayor of Curanilahue and communal unemployment due to closure of Forestal Arauco sawmill
Alejandra Burgos stated that dependence on state employment is key in her commune and that the closure of the forestry plant hits the community hard. An estimated 143 layoffs have …
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Cochrane: First Lumber Center Inaugurated to Benefit Producers in Aysén
This is the Wood Processing, Storage, and Supply Center, an initiative carried out by INFOR with support from the Regional Government. It will enable the installation of machinery and equipment …
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Wood in the Construction Industry: Sustainability and How to Position Itself in the Domestic Market
A sustainable building expert provides insight into the role this material can play in the new industry's efforts to mitigate the effects of pollution and how this quality could elevate …
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