National Forest Service
Mandate
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.
Main activities
- 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.
Competencies
- 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.
Participation in the South-South Cooperation Program of the International Cooperation Agency of Chile (AGCI), carried out in Ecuador, collaborating with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Aquaculture and Fisheries (MAGAP) in the National Plan of Forestation and Reforestation of Ecuador. In Honduras, supporting the Forest Conservation Institute (ICF) in the implementation of the National Reforestation Strategy of the country, for the recovery of degraded areas and development of economic potential areas. At Nicaragua, conducting courses in the issues of integrated watersheds management
Also participating in collaboration with FAO's South - South Regional Cooperation Program, on institutionality and economic instruments for forest development in Bolivia.
The National Forest Service (CONAF, for its acronym in Spanish) is a private institution and depends from the Ministry of Agriculture.
The Corporation is composed of active and cooperating members, who constitute the Directing Council. The active members are: The Agricultural and Livestock Service, the Institute of Agricultural Development and the Corporation for Promotion of Production, the cooperating members are natural persons who collaborate in the functions that constitute the objective of the institution. The Directing Council is chaired by the Minister of Agriculture.
Potential modalities
The main activities are forestry and environment international cooperation, with modalities of workshops, seminars, courses and internships.
Potential activities
- Forest Policy and Legislation
- Tools for Forest Development
- Environmental Restoration, , soil recuperation and waters management in degraded areas, (Integrated Management of Watersheds)
- Establishment and Management of high production forest plantations
- Monitoring and Cadaster of exotic and native Forest Ecosystems.
- Forest cut control and administration of forest legislation.
- Forest Development including indigenous peoples.
- Prevention, control and Mitigation of Forest Fires.
- Forest Pest Prevention and Control
- Environmental Impact Assessment, in the forest area.
- Traceability of Forest Products
- Trans boundary Forest Products Control Systems
- Integrated Systems of Territorial Management.
- Administration of Protected Wild Areas and National Parks.
- Monitoring of Biological Diversity.
- Management and performance in Protected Wild Areas.
- Conservation actions for Flora and Fauna.
- Control of invasive exotic species.
- Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change
- Elaboration of forest carbon baselines in the context of REDD +
- Institutional training on line for forest sector personnel in gender issues.
[Head of the International Relations Unit]: Mr. Fernando Olave
Tel: +56 (2) 226630446
Email: [email protected]
MIGUEL AHUMADA
Forest Fire Operations Security Manager. CONAF, Central Office.
Expert in: Risk Prevention Expert.
33 years of experience.
Forester Engineer
ANDREA BAHAMONDE
Head Section Conservation of Biodiversity, CONAF Aysén Region.
Expert in: Protection of native fauna, control of exotic species
7 years of experience.
Veterinarian. Master in Wilderness and Nature Conservation
JUAN BARRIENTOS
Forest Fire Unit Head, CONAF, Aysén Region.
Instructor of forest fire fighting and risk prevention of forest fighters
26 years of experience.
Forest Engineer and Engineer in Prevention of Risks and Environment.
JUVENAL BOSNICH
Forest Fire Department Chef, CONAF Los Lagos Region.
Expert in: Mega Fires emergency operations.
38 Years of experience.
Forest Engineer Master of Environmental Management, oriented to the analysis of fire behavior and combat.
JORDI BRULL
Forest Analyst, CONAF, Central Office.
Expert in: Forest Fire Analysis
3 years of experience.
Forest Engineer, Master in Forest Fire Management.
CLAUDIO CONCHA
Forest Fire Control Department Chief, CONAF Los Lagos Region.
Expert in: Planning and management of forest fires, natural and environmental resources for protection against forest fires.
14 years of experience.
Forest Engineer
RODRIGO FERNÁNDEZ
Forest Fire Protection Department Chief, CONAF, Magallanes Region
Courses Instructor (USAID / OFDA)
12 years of experience.
Agricultural Engineering
FERNANDO GIMENO
Professional Department of Forest Ecosystem Monitoring, CONAF
Expert in: Advanced Environmental Modeling and quantification of GHG in forest projects and other land use projects.
3 years of experience.
Geographer. Master in Environmental Planning and Management.
RODRIGO HERRERA
Forest Inspector, CONAF.
Expert in: Restoration of Ecosystems
8 years of experience.
Forest Engineering, Diploma in Environmental Management, Master in Restoration of Ecosystems.
CLAUDIO LARA
Enviro mental Inspector, CONAF, Coquimbo Region.
Trainer in Gender Equality, Adult Education, Poverty and Social Policies and Facilitation Skills, and the best way to optimize outcomes for women and men in poverty.
4 years of experience.
Forest Engineer, Diploma in Corporate Social Responsibility.
FERNANDO OLAVE ORTIZ
Head of the International Relations Unit, CONAF, Central Office
Expert in Economics and International Trade of Natural Resources, Strategic Management of Business and Corporate Responsibility, Management of Forest Resources, Biodiversity, Legislation, Evaluation and Environmental Restoration.
MARCO ORMEÑO
Monitoring and Climate Change Coordinator, CONAF, Los Lagos Region.
Expert in: GIS, GPS and Remote Sensing.
19 years of experience.
Forest Engineering, Master in Geographic, Information Systems and Remote Sensing.
GERMAN PANDO
Head of the Environmental and Forest Control Unit. CONAF, Los Lagos Region.
Expert in: Forest Control.
21 Years of experience.
Forest Engineer, Diploma in Industrial Engineering.
EUGENIA PINTO
Informatics Systems Administration, CONAF, Central Office.
Expert in: Informatics Systems of Forest Administration.
26 Years of experience.
Forest Engineer
XIMENA PONCE
Head of Prevention and Education Section, Department of Forest Fire Prevention, CONAF, Central Office
Expert in: Forest Fire Prevention
26 years of experience.
FERNANDO RAMÍREZ
Research Department Head, CONAF Maule Region.
Expert in: The installation of Forest Fire Command Systems.
9 Years of experience.
Forest Engineer
RICARDO DÍAZ
Head of the Environmental Assessment Section of the Department of Environmental Assessment of CONAF
Expert in: Environmental Assessment Projects
5 years of experience.
Forest Engineer
PATRICIO SANHUEZA
Analyst at the Forest Fire Protection Department, CONAF, Central Office
Expert in: Fire Management and Management
37 years of experience.
Forest Engineer,
ROSSANA TAMARÍN
Head Fire Use Management Section. Department of Forest Fire Prevention, CONAF Central Office.
Expert in: Prevention and Administration of the use of fire.
23 years of experience.
Forest Technician and Engineer in Execution in Environmental Management.
GONZALO TAPIA
Chief, Monitoring and Evaluation Section, CONAF Central Office
Expert in: Forest Control and instructor of GIS technologies.
7 Years of experience.
Forest Engineer, Master in Geomantic Technologies.
LUIS VALENCIA
Chief Forest Fire Protection Program, CONAF, Provincial Office of the Aisén Region.
Instructor Course Basic Incident Command System (SCI)
22 Years of experience.
Forest Engineer