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Extension The General Forestry Directorate presented the national forestry policy to university students from Tacuarembó 04/28/2025 Share Last Friday, April 25, Agricultural Engineer Carla Ocaño, a technician from the General Forestry Directorate (DGF) of the Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries, gave a talk at the Northeast Regional University Center (Cenur) of the University of the Republic (Udelar), aimed at students of the Bachelor's degrees in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management, and Forestry Engineering. During the presentation, Ocaño reviewed the main regulatory and institutional milestones that have marked the national forestry policy, from the historical background of the 1830s to the present day. He highlighted the role of Forestry Law No. 15,939, in force since 1987, which established a dual policy focused on promoting the productive forestry sector and conserving native forests, as well as the role of the DGF as the implementing agency for this policy. The talk addressed operational aspects related to forest management, such as the project evaluation and approval process, field inspections, control of forest product transportation, and traceability mechanisms, which include the mandatory use of transit guides. Among the data presented, it was highlighted that Uruguay has approximately 1.1 million hectares of planted forests, mostly Eucalyptus and Pinus, and that in 2023, approximately 19.84 million cubic meters of wood were extracted. A special chapter of the talk was dedicated to native forests, which cover approximately 847,000 hectares across the country and are rich in biodiversity, with more than 300 species of trees and shrubs. These ecosystems, recognized in six main types (riparian, ravine, mountain, park, psammophilous, and palm grove), play key roles in the conservation of soil, water, and biodiversity. Ocaño explained that native forests are protected by law and their use can only be carried out under strict conditions and through management plans approved by the DGF (National Forest Directorate). These plans make it possible to harmonize resource use with conservation, considering interventions such as thinning, pruning, or the elimination of invasive exotic species. In this regard, the expert highlighted the progress of the National Forest Information System (SNIB), a digital tool that centralizes the registration and management of native forests. Starting in December 2024, procedures must be carried out online, using a system that requires precise technical, notarized, and cartographic documentation. The SNIB improves control and monitoring through field inspections, satellite images, and sworn declarations, as well as strengthening the traceability of forest products through transit guides. This system is complemented by surveillance and reporting measures to combat illegal logging, especially in areas close to population centers. Tags: News, More Management, General Directorate of Forestry, Forest Monitoring, Native Forest, Production
