Hillside of native scrubland with puyas and flowering shrubs

Engineering · Forestry consulting · Environment

Technical forestry and environmental solutions for engineering projects.

We carry out flora and vegetation studies, sectoral permits, forest management plans and specialized mapping for projects that need reliable information and technical fieldwork in Chile.

Fieldwork · Limarí, Coquimbo Region

Forestry services

What your project needs to solve.

Eight service lines to organize, prepare and submit your project’s forestry information. If you are not sure which one applies, write to us and we will review it with you.

Plantation with individual tree guards on each plant

CONAF

CONAF permitting

We prepare and manage the technical documentation required by CONAF, Chile’s National Forestry Corporation, from data collection in the field to filing the application.

  • Preparation and filing of forest management plans
  • Work plans for xerophytic formations
  • Corrective plans

Approval and timelines depend on CONAF.

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Forestry consulting

Technical guidance to assess, plan and manage a project’s forestry information before making decisions.

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Flora and vegetation baselines

Field survey and systematic recording of the flora and vegetation in the study area, tailored to your project’s requirements.

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Scrubland with columnar cacti in a semi-arid area

Sectoral Environmental Permits (PAS)

Consulting and preparation of technical documentation for forestry-related Sectoral Environmental Permits (PAS) under Chilean regulations.

  • 148
  • 149
  • 150
  • 151
  • 152
  • 153
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Forestry technical reports

Forestry technical reports for road construction, maintenance and improvement projects, and for maintenance and improvement works on irrigation canals, for water user communities and river oversight boards (juntas de vigilancia).

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Mapping

Mapping and cartographic support for forestry projects and documentation, tailored to what you need to submit.

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Urban street tree in a residential neighborhood, next to power lines and poles

Urban tree health surveys

Health assessment of trees and shrubs to detect pests, diseases or damage and recommend the next steps.

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Workshops and training

Workshops and training on native flora and forestry knowledge for teams, organizations and communities.

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About Grupo LAT Norte

Technical expertise, personal support.

Grupo LAT Norte is a forestry consulting firm led by a forest engineer from Universidad Austral de Chile with more than 13 years of experience in the field. We work throughout Chile, mainly in the Atacama and Coquimbo regions, with individuals, companies and projects that need to prepare technical documentation, meet regulatory requirements or better understand the vegetation of an area.

  • Forestry background

    Forest engineer from Universidad Austral de Chile with more than 13 years of experience.

  • Fieldwork

    We collect information where it is: on the property and in the study area.

  • Direct contact

    You speak with the lead professional, from first contact to final delivery.

Grupo LAT Norte forest engineer taking a clinometer reading during a field assessment

Forest engineer · U. Austral de Chile · 13+ years of experience

Grupo LAT Norte

Our track record
in numbers.

Experience
13+

years of experience in forestry

Clients
30+

clients served

Services
8

forestry service lines

PAS
148–153

Sectoral Environmental Permits

Why choose us

How we work with you.

  • Professional, personalized service

    Each case is reviewed on its own terms, with no one-size-fits-all approach.

  • Technical forestry guidance

    We explain what your project requires and why, in plain language.

  • Support with documents and permits

    We guide you through preparing documents and the submission process.

  • Services tailored to each project

    The scope is defined by what you actually need to submit or solve.

  • Direct communication with the professional

    You talk to the person doing the work, with no intermediaries.

Thank you to the team for the agile and professional management of the Environmental Impact Study (EIA) for our project. They achieved approval within the estimated timeframe, exceeding our expectations.

Rodrigo Celis Á. · General Manager, Avalon Chile SpA · Freirina, Atacama Region (translated from Spanish)

Our process

How a consultation gets started.

  1. First contact

    Tell us about your project or needs on WhatsApp or through the form.

  2. Document review

    We identify the documents and requirements that apply to your case.

  3. Scope definition

    We agree on the scope, deliverables and terms of work.

  4. Project delivery

    We carry out the agreed activities and keep you updated on progress.

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Your path, our experience. Your north, our mission.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to your questions.

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Do you only work in the Coquimbo Region?

No. We work in whichever district and region our clients need us.

How long does it take to complete a study?

It varies with the type of study or report required, but it usually takes between 7 days and one month.

I received a CONAF infringement notice. What should I do?

Write to us and share the infringement report. From there, we will advise you on how to proceed.

Do you issue invoices?

Yes. We issue an invoice (factura) for each agreed milestone.

What are the payment terms?

An agreed percentage is paid upfront, and the balance is paid according to the milestones set in the quote.

I have vegetation on my land, I don’t know which species they are, and I need to build my house. Do I need to submit a study?

Not necessarily. That is why we start with a technical site visit to identify the species present and whether they are regulated. With that information, we can give you the best advice for your case.

Contact

Tell us about your project.

Write to us and we will review what you need. The first conversation helps us understand your case and recommend the right service.

Service area All of Chile · Mainly Atacama and Coquimbo

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+56 9 9777 7096

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