Law No. Deforestation became an issue when people settled into the United States. The Pro Defense of Fauna and Flora, CODEFF Committee is a non-governmental, public, national, participatory and non-profit organization; which aims to encourage the conservation of nature, the environment and sustainable development. The small and large-scale depletion of forests for fuel traditionally has been labelled the main cause of deforestation in Chile but for years, environmentalists have warned that the greatest danger in the future was the logging industry. That’s why we’re campaigning for a deforestation-free future. The surface rating of land suitability for forestry, number forest area management plans, reclaimed surface, bonus amounts, among other documents, broken down by year and region (based upon the Decree Law 701 of 1974 on Forestry Development); Information on approved projects amounts, the executing agency and status as well as number of proposed projects and area covered. On Chile’s rugged Pacific coastline roughly a thousand miles up from the southern tip of the continent stands a forest of prehistoric beauty. Since then, over 2,345,000 ha have been FSC certified, with 23 certificates awarded (up to Sept 2014), with almost 1.8 million ha being certified in the last couple of years. The informal forest sector increases the number employed in the formal and informal sector to 841,000, which corresponds to over 10% of the total labour force, indicating a considerable number (over 750,000) of the 17.4 million population are involved in the informal forestry sector. These two drivers of deforestation are causing a profound transformation of the native forests in the Argentine Chaco and Espinal. The most northern populations are severely fragmented and isolated, mainly as the result of conversion of native forest to industrial plantations. Ministerio de Agricultura A full contact list for official national CITES authorities, including Management Authorities competent to grant permits. It aims to give protection, encourage recovery and improve native forests in order to ensure forest sustainability. If products from exploitation have been alienated by the offender, he shall be liable to a penalty equal to three times its market value". Smallholders bonus for afforestation and management preferably planted in soils of forest character; Bonus for afforestation, land reclamation and / or dune stabilization in fragile soils, Ñadis or desertification process in degraded or degraded soils with slopes greater than 100%. WWF has been working to protect forests for more than 50 years. Areas with less than 30% canopy cover are excluded. However, they are being rapidly destroyed, with significant negative impacts on biodiversity. Sourcing Legally Produced Wood: A Guide for Businesses—2018 Edition, national statistics on forests, plantations and forestry developmen, CTT - El Centro de Transferencia Tecnológica de la Madera, Sistema Nacional de Certificación de Leña (SNCL), ASIMAD - Asociación de Industriales de la Madera, ATCP Chile - Asociación Técnica de la Celulosa y el Papel de Chile, El Consejo Consultivo de la Ley del Bosque Nativo, El Sistema Nacional de Áreas Silvestres Protegidas del Estado (SNASPE), CODEFF - El Comité Pro Defensa de la Fauna y Flora, AIFBN - Agrupación de Ingenieros Forestales por el Bosque Nativo, CIPMA - Centro de Investigación y Planificación del Medio Ambiente, Instituto Forestal (INFOR): Anuario Forestal 2013, FAO - Global Forest Resources Assessment 2010, Forest Stewardship Council - Facts & Figures 2012, Global FSC certificates: type and distribution, Changing trends in forest policy in Latin America: Chile, Nicaragua and Mexico, Crea la corporacion nacional forestal y de proteccion de recursos naturales renovables, Aprueba reglamento de operadores forestales del decreto ley No. Sixty-three percent of all growing stock in forests and other wooded lands are a commercial species. Of this, it is pulp and paper that contributes over 53% of the total for the forest sector, with wood processing contributing 27%, and roundwood production almost 20%. China has been the largest trading partner of forest products for Chile since 2008, with 19.2% of total forest products in 2012, the EU importing 11.1%, Japan 9.6%, the Netherlands 6.0% and South Korea 5.8%. Some 19% of Chile’s land area is now protected by the state under the extensive Sistema Nacional de Areas Silvestres Protegidas - SNASPE (National Protected Wildlife Areas System), which is made up of 32 national parks, 38 national reserves and 15 natural monuments. The country suffers from widespread rapid deforestation putting an end to many of the most unique animals on the planet. These include palm forests, Araucaria forests, Roble-Hualo forests and Schlerophyllus forests. Implement programme management, conservation and protection of renewable natural resources on private lands, tax or state agencies; Encourage the establishment of forests and ensure the proper management and use of those established by direct or indirect action of the Corporation and those whose administration is appropriate, ensuring the efficient marketing of products obtained; To perform the functions and exercise powers regarding conservation, protection and enhancement of renewable natural resources, including tuition, management and development of forest reserves, national parks, state forests and other units in the State Forest Estate. Deforestation is a major problem in developing countries of South America. It regulates the right to live in a pollution–free environment, the protection of the environment, the preservation of nature, and the conservation of the environmental heritage. Citation: Mongabay. "Deforestation statistics for [selected country name]". This system is composed of three types of territories: National Parks : Large areas with unique environments and habitats and representative of national biodiversity, which have remained virtually unchanged by human action and possess the ability to be self-perpetuating. Law 18, 348, 1984 - creation of the National Forestry Protection Corporation and Protection of Renewable Natural Resource (CONAF). Owing to timber cutting, Pilgerodendron cypress forests have been dramatically degraded and destroyed, particularly in Chile's XI Region. More complicated deforestation occurs when native trees are removed and replaced with other more desirable tree species, like rubber plantations occurring in Xishuangbanna. Infrastructure projects and deforestation in Peru: a Brazilian hand ... Argentina, Chile, and Mexico are all tempted this path. For example, 75% includes only areas with more than 75% tree cover, whereas 10% includes all areas with more than 10% tree cover. For example, 75% includes only areas with more than 75% tree cover, whereas 10% includes all areas with more than 10% tree cover. Explore interactive global tree cover loss charts by country. Ministry of Environment. MMA - Ministerio del Medio Ambiente Law 20,488 on Approved Operators - requirements and obligations applicable to persons who join the register of Forest Operators, held by the National Forestry Corporation. 192 of 1998, the Ministry of Agriculture. Aisén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo. The land that was used by trees in order to grow and release oxygen (which is used in respiration in leaving organisms) then is used to urbanize. Agriculture and Livestock Service: Oversees compliance with legal requirements for seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, flora and fauna and sanitary detection and control. Deforestation in the Amazon has reached a critical point – if action is not taken now, the eco-systems will not recover. Article 34: To protect the transport of primary products from isolated native trees not part of a forest, an applicant must formally apply to the Corporation, which may take any action it deems relevant to verify the accuracy of the background information provided in the application. The Chilean Law of Recuperation of Native Forest and Forestal Promotion (Ley de Recuperación del Bosque Nativo y Fomento Forestal), most often referred as the Native Forest Law (Ley de Bosque Nativo), regulates the use of native forests and promotes sustainable forest management. AIFBN - Agrupación de Ingenieros Forestales por el Bosque Nativo The Wood Re-Manufacturers Association, represents producers of value-added products including doors, windows, furniture and furniture components. Deforestation in this region is particularly rampant near more populated areas, roads and rivers, but even remote areas have been encroached upon when valuable mahogany, gold, and oil are discovered. It will also implement, monitor and enforce laws and regulations on the protection of soil and water resources, wildlife and flora; planting and harvesting of forest tree and shrub species; prevention, control and fighting forest fires, and use of fire in rural land. Chile has two laws that are fundamental in regulating foreign investment: Comité de Inversiones Extranjeras: The Committee of Foreign Investments approves and controls the entrance of foreign capital under the terms and conditions established in Decree Law Nº 600. The library can be found at here. However, determining the date of death can be difficult and there have been many instances of fires being deliberately set in forests in the southern Chile in order to produce more dead timber for harvesting (Lara et al. CORMA - Corporación Chilena de la Madera Air pollution from industry and transportation and water pollution are especially acute in urban centers, where the population has doubled in the last 30 years. Its main objectives are the promotion of foreign investment opportunities, to provide legal and financial assistance to foreign investors and receive and give equal treatment to all investment applications. A quarter of Chile’s forests are now protected. Supreme Decree No. The Foreign Investment Statute, or Decree Law 600. The DL 701 triggered the massive establishment of radiata pine plantations, and to lesser extent plantations with species from the Eucalyptus genus. During the Unidad Popular coalition government in the early 1970s, there was a massive reforestation effort by the State, creating thousands of jobs. The country has experienced a falling rate of deforestation over the past twenty years, and has had a positive annual change rate in the extent of the forest areas, which between 2005 and 2010 was at an annual average of 0.23%. Natural forests (13.8 million hectares) composed principally of endemic species which are concentrated in mountainous regions, especially in the Andes Mountains, at latitudes above 39°S and, A smaller area of plantations of non-native species (2.4 million hectares), established in central-southern Chile, between 34º and 41°S. WRI attempts to keep the information featured in the Risk Tool's country profiles up to date. Additionally, lumber, the second largest export sector, grew 34.6% to $ 339 million. The report also points to the main causes of deforestation and forest degradation. 701 of 1974), and afforestation and other activities carried out from 1 January 2013 are not subject to fiscal incentives. Deforestation, climate change and the risk of wildfires are all directly linked. In June, deforestation in Brazil was up nearly 90 percent compared to June 2018, according to the report. Steps to work with indigenous communities are also being encouraged through the Act, including incorporating measures such as an Intercultural Management Plan to bring together all members of the community to develop a plan, thus taking into account different land uses. This legal amendment incorporated two types of incentives: Since 31st December 2012, the incentive system term has expired (Article 12 of Decree Law No. It has scored a corruption index of 71, meaning it has a perception of relatively low corruption. This masks the real condition of our … Bosque Nativo With respect to foreign trade, the Chilean forestry sector in 2012 exported $ 5.389 billion in goods, 8.8% lower than 2011. The country pages provide a brief overview of the forestry sector in the country, followed by a regularly updated list of news articles, reports, and other related contents. The subsequent military government reoriented the reforestation incentive system, making it more attractive to the private sector. 193 of 1998, the Ministry of Agriculture. The drone will be used as a tool to help monitor protected areas, deforestation alerts and land grabbing. Despite a Chilean logging ban from 1976 and international legal protection since 1973 (when Fitzroya was included under Appendix I of CITES), Fitzroya cupressoides timber continued to be exploited. Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero (SAG). All forest products must have a document certifying the origin of the wood - this may be verified by CONAF during transportation of the products. A new Forestry Development Act is currently in development (August 2014), which will support small and medium forest land owners by paying them a bonus to establish plantations. In the case of Chile, unfortunately, protected “forest resources” include non-native, exotic tree species. Arroyo says, this was one of the most massive deforestations recorded in Latin … Illegal harvesting is still occurring in many forests. Law 20,283 on Native Forest Recovery and Forestry Development - provides awards to various stakeholders including small forest owners to incentivise them to grow native trees. 1,341, of 1998, the Ministry of Finance. Only trees that had died prior to 1976 -  when Fitzroya cupressoides forests were declared Chilean National Monuments and the cutting of live trees was prohibited, were permitted to be logged. The removal of these trees and other types of vegetation reduces available food, shelter, and breeding habitats for animals. Decree no. The country has experienced a falling rate of deforestation over the past twenty years, and has had a positive annual change rate in the extent of the forest areas, which between 2005 and 2010 was at an annual average of 0.23%. The trees were cut for construction materials and wood to burn. Sistema Nacional de Certificación de Leña (SNCL) Which SNASPE is regulated by Law 18,362 of 1984 and is administered by the National Forestry Corporation (CONAF). "Tree cover threshold" is used for defining the tree cover area. Regulations for Payment of Bonuses Forest. Administratively, it is divided into 15 regions, and had a population in 2012 of approximately 17.4 million habitants. How Does Deforestation Affect Climate Change? This country data report on Chile can be found in the full data set. Transparency International's country profile on Chile, Transparency International's 2013 Corruption Index interactive map. 701 of 1974. According to, Mary T. Kalin Arroyo and Adrian Hoffmann who are professors at the Universidad de Chile, she describes in her article, “Temperate Rain Forest of Chile” that The really impactful deforestation in the temperate rainforest didn’t really begin until the 19th century. 93, de 2008, FAO - Changing trends in forest policy in Latin America: Chile, Nicaragua and Mexico, Chile: Major Advance in Pulp Production Drives the Industry, the approval, objection or rejection of management plans (article 10); and. The current Law Project subsidizes the development of this plan. Promotes sustainable development of forests with emphasis on native forests and equitable distribution of benefits arising from these resources across society. Currently, the system of protected areas by the State (SNASPE) includes 32 National Parks, 48 ​​National Reserves and 15  Natural Monuments covering about 14.3 million hectares. At the other end, products with falls in exports were the newsprint (-51.7%), bark chips of eucalyptus globulus (-9.7%) and radiata pine MDF (-0.5%) moldings. Article 47 of the Constitutional Organic Law of the Central Bank, also known as Chapter XIV of the Compendium of International Exchange Regulations. Management Plan: “Instrument that, in compliance with the requirements established by this piece of legislation, regulates the rational use and exploitation of renewable natural resources on certain lands, with the objective of obtaining a maximum benefit from these resources, while at the same time ensuring their preservation, conservation, improvement and growth, as well as that of their ecosystem”. In December 2007, the Chilean government passed a forest law which had been 15 years in the making. The same report states that the Chilean forest sector's formal contribution to GDP is 3.3%, or US$7,596million of GDP. In fact, about half of Chile’s 15.4 million ha of forests are already degraded. Other species, on the other hand, had decreased in the same time period by 69%, down to 311,000m3. Forty-six percent of Chile’s forest areas are production forest, with 29% having the primary designated function of protection of soil and water. INFOR - Instituto Forestal The law may establish specific restrictions to exercise of certain rights and liberties in order to protect the environment” (Section 19, number 8). Chile exported to 117 countries in 2012, of which the top five account for 51.7% of total exports. National System Firewood Certification (SNCL) - a nonprofit voluntary certification organisation, marketing wood based on four basic principles: native forest conservation, law enforcement (both labour and forestry), air decontamination and consumer rights. The temperate forests of Chile are classified a biological “hotspot” as a result of their high species diversity and high endemism. Items found in the possession of the alleged offender be retained and deposited in the place with the Executive Director of the Corporation until the issuance of the final judgment. The country had slowed its forest loss after the … Research and Environmental Planning -  independent corporation, nonprofit organization dedicated to the research and dissemination in the area of ​​environmental policy. Association of Forest Engineers for the Native Forest - over 300 members. General Regulations of Decree Law No. This file photo shows former Humberstone saltpeter near Pozo Almonte in the Atacama Desert of Chile, pictured on November 14, 2012. It has particular interest in controlling the sanitary requirements of both natural imported and exported products. The forest areas of high conservation value and the native wildlife are protected by the State. Please help us maintain the Risk Tool by submitting information about relevant updates to forestlegality [at] wri.org. They are characterized by the presence of unique geological or native species of flora and fauna sites. All forests are managed according to Forest Management Plans approved by the state forestry authority. However, the forest bonus scheme resulted in 2,620,486 acres of planted forests (according to CONAF, 2014). Regeneration has been prevented by extensive fire setting and grazing, so contributing to Pilgerodendron's decline. supervision of compliance with approved management plans and with reforestation duties established in articles 22 and 21 sub (2) of DL 701 (article 31). It is up to each Party to CITES to draft its own domestic legislation in order to comply with its CITES obligations. Chemical pulp remains the main item exported, at 48.9% of the total products exported, totalling $ 1.463 billion. 180 countries (September 2014) have agreed to be bound by CITES, which is a binding legal agreement. This had increased to 6,848,000m3 radiata pine by 2012, an increase of 267%. This section provides a list of local contacts who can serve as sources of further information, including industry associations, civil society organizations and government ministries. The information is broken down by type of ownership, ethnicity, region, and forestry management objective to run activity. Deforestation is a growing global problem with far-reaching environmental and economic consequences, including some that may not be fully understood until it is too late to prevent them. Its main objective is to contribute to the preservation, management and use of the country's forestry resources. It took 15 years to be developed, finally being approved by parliament in 2007. When trees are removed in order to use the land for any other human purpose (such as farming, any building construction, etc). These effects are known to a much lesser degree, but can involve changes in soil biochemistry, and … 701 of 1974 on Forestry Development. Forest: A place populated with vegetal formations –with the predomination of trees– that occupy an area of at least 5,000 m2, with a minimum width of 40 meters, and with a treetop coverage of over 10% of the total area in arid and semi-arid conditions and 25% in more favorable conditions. The seeds are very rich in carbohydrates and proteins and were once an essential part of the diet of the indigenous people; today, the seeds are still eaten by local inhabitants. It has 2 main functions: (i) Forestry control. Chile Forest Information and Data TROPICAL RAINFORESTS : Deforestation rates tables and charts According to the U.N. FAO, 21.7% or about 16,231,000 ha of Chile is forested, according to FAO. This is shown in the statistics presented in the 2013 Annual Report from INFOR on the production of sawn radiata pine and other species in 1000s of m3. Deforestation and Soil Conservation in Chile According to Conaf, the country possesses 13.4 million hectares of native forest, 3.9 million of which enjoy government protection as part of the Sistema Nacional de Áreas Silvestres Protegidas (Snaspe, or National System of Protected Wild Areas). 75% tree cover reflects a dense canopy. Deforestation, clearing or thinning of forests by humans to make the land available for other uses. Domestic production has been increasing since 2010, but is still below the 2006 8.7 million m3 volume produced. The report from the State of the World's Forests, 2014 indicated that "although Chile doesn’t seem to have established or significantly amended tax mechanisms as a way of stimulating forest investment, it has introduced  water fees that capitalize funds used for forestry activities". Areas with less than 30% canopy cover are excluded. In 1992, there was 2,564,000 m3 of radiata pine, with 454,000m3 other species. Rules and regulations from CONAF, the National Forestry Corporation, can be found on their website. Home to the country’s largest population of endangered flora and fauna and a biodiversity hotspot, the Valdivian forest, South America’s only temperate rainforest, is sandwiched between the crashing waves of the ocean and the soaring heights of the southern Andes. Due to its listing on Appendix I of CITES there is no legal international trade in the timber, with only local use in Argentina and Chile. Regulation establishing accounting standards applicable to taxpayers who forestry activities in accordance with Decree Law No. Chile is a tri-continental country with territory in South America, Antarctic, and Oceania, with borders with Peru to the north, Argentina and Bolivia to the east, the South Pole to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Members of the Lafkenche community belonging to Mapuche indigenous ethnic group in Chile burned barricades and protested in the Los Pellines sector to demand their land back and the removal of deforesting/real estate machinery from their territory. 701 of 1974. The National Forestry Corporation (CONAF) comes under the Ministry of Agriculture, is in charge of managing the national forestry policies. Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia are all producers that help the economy grow; however, the price for that is deforestation. Global Forest Watch (GFW) is a dynamic online forest monitoring and alert system that unites satellite technology, open data, and crowdsourcing and provides access to timely and reliable information about forests. The tool includes information about main product categories sourced from these countries and legality and governance concerns, and provides a risk rating and recommendations for due diligence steps. CERTFOR, the Chilean Forest Certification Corporation endorsed by PEFC, has certified 1.9 million ha. Land Preferably Suitable for Forestry: All the land that because of climate and soil conditions should not be permanently plowed, whether or not covered by vegetation, excluding the land that can be used in agriculture, fruitgrowing and intensive cattle raising. It is still a problem throughout the country. When the H.M.S. CODEFF - El Comité Pro Defensa de la Fauna y Flora This is all based on the Law 20.283 on Native Forest Recovery and Forestry Development; and. 75% tree cover reflects a dense canopy. Chilean and Argentine organisation with a shared commitment to sustainable development and environmental communities facing difficulties arising from degradation and deforestation of native forests. The Forest Institute - a Technology Research Institute of the State of Chile, under the Ministry of Agriculture. It is a long, narrow country with a length of 4300 km and an average width of 170 km. Art. Article 17 of Act 18,348 (the law which saw the creation of CONAF, the National Forestry Protection Corporation and Protection of Renewable Natural Resources) states that "fines applied under the provisions of this article shall be a fiscal benefit" (Las multas que se apliquen en virtud de lo dispuesto en el presente artículo serán de beneficio fiscal). Both the "FSC Chile Standard for Certification of Native Forests” and the “FSC Chile Standard for Certification of Plantation Forests” were approved in May 2010 and came into effect in September 2010. Chile’s 2005 Political Constitution guarantees all individuals “the right to live in a pollution–free environment” and obliges the State “to ensure that this right is not affected and to safeguard the preservation of nature. Forest NGOs for Native Forests - Promotes the conservation of the forest landscape, with emphasis on the welfare of people and their livelihoods. Advisory Council of Native Forest Law - supports the discussion of regulations, incentives and resources for research with regard to the Native Forest Law. CITES is an international agreement among governments whose purpose is to ensure that international trade in wild animals and plant species does not threaten the survival of these species. The 28-year-old belongs to a 250-strong tribe called the Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau. Chile’s forestry resources can be divided into two: Twenty-two percent of Chile is covered by forests (16,231,000 ha), 27% of which are primary forests. "Tree cover threshold" is used for defining the tree cover area. made in Chile to estimate the rate of deforestation (Lara et al., 1989; Olivares, 2000) or to assess land cover change (Conaf et al., 1999b; Sandoval, 2001), these have been undertaken at Madera Legal (website is only available in Spanish; use Google Chrome browser to auto-translate pages). Chile suffers from widespread deforestation which have negative impacts. Supreme Decree No. Deforestation is a major driver of terrestrial habitat loss and habitat fragmentation and contributes to global warming. Also, the environment is effected by deforestation because trees are essential for a balanced climate. Ending deforestation is our best chance to conserve wildlife and defend the rights of forest communities. According to the 2014 State of the World's Forests report, there were 85,000 employed in the formal forest sector in 2011 - 1% of the total labour force - spread across roundwood production (42,000), wood processing (27,000) and pulp and paper (16,000). According to the Corruption Perception Index 2013 from Transparency International, which measures perceived levels of public sector corruption in countries around the world using a score of 0-100 (where 0 is highly corrupt and 100 is completely clean) Chile is ranked 22nd out of 177 countries assessed. INFOR publish a regular bulletin on Chilean Forestry Exports. Accessed on [date] from rainforests.mongabay.com. Beagle lan… In the case of transport of primary products, the transport volume must not exceed the already-established standing volume of trees to be cut which has been authorised by the Corporation.
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