Chile has experienced high rates of deforestation that threaten its native forests and biodiversity. Around 80% of Chile's natural forests have been destroyed, including 25,000 hectares lost between 1994-1998 in two regions. If deforestation continues at the current pace, Chile risks increased desertification, soil erosion, and pollution. Small actions like using sustainable wood products and solar ovens can help reduce deforestation.

1. In Chile
By: Tiffany Partain

2.  http://youtu.be/JntmHDm2qQw

5. Fun Facts About Chile
 3rd largest wood chip producer
 90% of animal species native to Chile are found
nowhere else in the world
 Native rainforests include the world’s 2nd largest
temperate rainforest
 ¼ - 1/3 of world’s remaining temperate rainforests are
in Chile
 Araucaria and Alerce

7. How Bad Is It?
 1994-1998 25,000 hectares lost in Araucania and Los
Lagos
 Chile’s Central Bank Predicted unprotected forests
would disappear within 20 years
 80% of natural forests have been destroyed

8. What If It Continues?
 Desertification of landscapes
 Soil erosion
 Air and water pollution

9. What Can We Do About It?
 Only buy FSC certified products
 Use of solar ovens
 Mapuche Forest Model
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbNqtTl7Tyg

10. In Conclusion
 Deforestation in Chile is detrimental to the entire
world
 Small changes can slow down the process

11. References
 http://www.mapuche-nation.org/english/html/environmental/enviro-23.htm
 http://www.rainforestconcern.org/files/auracaria.pdf
 http://content.undp.org/go/newsroom/2009/june/world-environment-
day/los-hornos-solares-ayudan-a-chile-a-prevenir-la-deforestacin.en
 http://wwf.panda.org/who_we_are/wwf_offices/chile/about_chile/threats/
 http://www.converge.org.nz/lac/articles/news990821a.htm
 http://www.srs.fs.usda.gov/econ/pubs/southernmarkets/southern-markets-
12.htm