Address
Paseo Bulnes 285, Santiago Centro, Chile
Country
Chile
Website
Email
Phone no.
+56(2) 26630000
Focal Points
Mr. Aarón Cavieres
Executive Director
Phon: +56 (2) 226630219
Email: [email protected]
Mr. Fernando Olave
Head of the International Relations Unit
Phone: +56 (2) 226630446
Email: [email protected]
National Forest Service
Agribusiness
To contribute to the sustainable management of native forests, xerophytic formations and forest plantations through the promotion, control of forest-environmental legislation, protection of vegetation resources, as well as the conservation of biological diversity through the National Protected System of Wild Areas, for the benefit of society.
Mandates
To contribute to the sustainable management of native forests, xerophytic formations and forest plantations through the promotion, control of forest-environmental legislation, protection of vegetation resources, as well as the conservation of biological diversity through the National Protected System of Wild Areas, for the benefit of society.
Collaboration with FAO
- Increase and contribute to the sustainable management of forest resources.
- Mitigate the effects of climate change and desertification processes.
- Application and control of forest laws and regulation of illegal cuttings
- Improve sustainable management of native forests and increase green urban cover.
- Protection of the natural resources and management of the National Protected System of Wild Areas.
- Protect forest ecosystems and environmental heritage from damage caused by forest pests and fires.
Areas of Expertise
- To supervise and encourage the sustainable management of native forests, xerophytic formations, forest plantations and protected species, through the diffusion and application of forest and environmental legislation.
- Improve the access of forest producers, preferably on small, medium and indigenous peoples, to the benefits of forest conservation and ecotourism, through the use of forest promotion tools and comprehensive technical assistance in the value chain of their goods and services, in articulation with other public services.
- Spread the generation of environmental services through the promotion and care of urban trees, per urban parks and natural infrastructure, and other types of native plants with heritage and cultural value, emphasizing the benefits they provide to society.
- Protect society from the threats posed by forest fires, forest pests, invasive forest species and the effects of climate change by acting on native forests, xerophytic formations, forest plantations and patrimonial components present in the National Protected System of Wild Areas.
- To conserve biological diversity, through the strengthening of National Protected System of Wild Areas, other conservation instruments, the contribution of native forests and xerophytic formations, to improve the quality of life of society and, in particular, of local communities.